Rory McIlroy has made a big thing by winning the Masters and winning the Career Grand Slam and becoming the first European golfer to do so. The Northern Irish golfer has made a big step forward for European golf, and the main figures of European golf knew how to recognize him in the right way.
Namely, the leaders of the DP World Tour decided to create the Rory McIlroy Award, which rewards the DP World Tour member who gives the best overall performance at four Majors in one season.
This award will be introduced from next season, and the winner will be the member who wins the most points in the Race to Dubai from the Masters tournament, US PGA Championship, US Open and The Open.
It is important to note that McIlroy cannot win this award, but the words of the 36-year-old golfer best describe the honor. McIlroy emphasized that this recognition shows him how proud he is to become the first European to achieve a Career Grand Slam.
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To have something named after you, that will be presented to future generations of players, is a huge honour and it is very humbling.
It certainly means a lot to me because the DP World Tour was where I started my career. Ive always loved playing on it and, of course, representing Europe and the Tour in the Ryder Cup.
Im incredibly proud to be the first European to achieve the Career Grand Slam. The Majors represent the pinnacle of our sport, and I hope my success can inspire other DP World Tour members to chase and achieve their own dreams for years to come.
I look forward to seeing who becomes the first recipient of this new award in 2026 and it will be another very proud moment for me personally to present the trophy to them.- he said, as quoted by the Independent.
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Who will win the prestigious award?
It will be interesting to see which European golfer will win the award next year, but there are certainly plenty of names in the running for the prestigious trophy.
Senior figures from the DP World Tour, such as Guy Kinnings, CEO, have also spoken out about the award, saying that Rory McIlroy has earned the accolade for his stellar performances not only this year but in recent years.
An award like this can be a powerful motivator for members of the European Tour to continue working hard and striving to win trophies.
