Rory McIlroy Eyes Masters Win, Olympic Medal and Away Ryder Cup Glory in Career Goals
Rory McIlroy has revealed three major goals he aims to accomplish before retiring from professional golf: winning the Masters to complete his career Grand Slam, earning an Olympic medal, and securing another away Ryder Cup victory.
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The 35-year-old Northern Irishman already boasts an impressive career featuring four Major championships, three FedEx Cup titles, and over 40 professional victories. However, these remaining goals represent significant milestones he has yet to achieve.
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The Masters remains a top priority for McIlroy, who will make his 11th attempt at completing the career Grand Slam this April. He acknowledges needed improvements around Augusta National's greens, saying, "There are a couple of things that were pointed out to me that I could definitely get better at - certain little shots around the greens."
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For the Olympic medal, McIlroy will have to wait until Los Angeles 2028. As for the away Ryder Cup victory, he'll have his chance this September at Bethpage Black. "One of the greatest achievements in the game right now is to win an away Ryder Cup," McIlroy stated, acknowledging the challenge ahead against a strong American team.
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Beyond these three primary goals, McIlroy also aims to surpass Colin Montgomerie's record of eight Race to Dubai titles. Currently holding six Harry Vardon Trophies, he believes he has "a good ten years left" to achieve this milestone.
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