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Khaleej Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
'Can't wait to play in India' — Rory McIlroy ready for debut at DP World Championship
Masters champion and four-time major winner Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will make his eagerly anticipated debut in India later this year, competing in the inaugural DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club from October 16-19. The Northern Irish star, ranked world number two, expressed his excitement about visiting India and taking part in a tournament that marks a significant milestone for golf in the region. 'I'm excited to not only tee it up in India for the first time but also visit a country that I've always wanted to explore,' McIlroy said. 'I'm proud to play in the inaugural DP World India Championship. I've always enjoyed playing a global schedule and, as I have previously said, there is tremendous potential to grow golf further in the country. This is a great opportunity, and I can't wait to play in front of Indian golf fans.' The tournament, boasting a prize fund of £2.9 million, is set to be a major highlight of the DP World Tour's season and the penultimate event in the Race to Dubai series, which McIlroy himself won last year. With hopes of attracting a strong field of the world's top golfers, the DP World India Championship aims to elevate the profile of golf across the Indian subcontinent and inspire a new generation of players. Yuvraj Narayan, Group Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer of DP World, welcomed McIlroy's participation as a huge boost to the event. 'Having a player of his calibre underscores the commitment both we and the DP World Tour have to the success of this tournament. Hosting a global icon like Rory in India is a proud milestone in our mission to grow golf from the grassroots.' McIlroy's announcement comes amid a busy season for the 36-year-old, who recently endured a tough outing at the US PGA Championship, finishing tied for 47th after cutting by a narrow margin. While the Masters champion did not speak to the media during that event, his focus is now firmly on upcoming tournaments. Following the DP World India Championship, McIlroy is scheduled to return to the Australian Open in December — his first appearance there in over a decade — where he will headline the field at Royal Melbourne, a venue where he secured victory in 2013. Looking ahead, McIlroy said: 'Playing a global schedule has always been important to me, and opportunities like this one in India offer not just a chance to compete, but also to connect with fans around the world. I'm really looking forward to experiencing the culture and the passion for golf in India.' With the excitement building around his debut in Delhi, fans can expect McIlroy to bring his trademark intensity and skill to the new tournament, further fueling golf's growth in one of the world's most dynamic sporting markets.
Independent Singapore
22-05-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Rory McIlroy to debut at the DP World India Championship in October 2025
INDIA: Grand Slam champion Rory McIlroy has recently announced that he will participate in the $4 million DP World India Championship. This marks his first-ever appearance in a professional tournament in India during his entire golfing career. McIlroy made his name known as a global golf icon by completing his career Grand Slam last April 2025, gaining his Green jacket at the Masters Tournament. This achievement added to his exceptional list of Major titles, including the 2011 U.S. Open, PGA Championship titles in 2012 and 2014, and The Open Championships in 2014. Now, McIlroy is set to bring global attention to his DP World India Championship debut, which will happen at Delhi Golf Club from Oct 16 to 19, 2025. With this, Mcllroy expressed: 'I'm excited to not only tee it up in India for the first time but also visit a country that I've always wanted to explore.' He added: 'I'm proud to play in the inaugural DP World India Championship. I've always enjoyed playing a global schedule and as I have previously said, there is tremendous potential to grow golf further in the country. This is a great opportunity, and I can't wait to play in front of Indian golf fans.' All about the DP World India Championship The DP World India Championship was introduced this season by the global smart logistics leader, DP World, in partnership with the DP World Tour. The tournament is co-sanctioned by the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and offers a record-breaking US$4 million prize fund, being the largest prize fund for a DP World Tour event held in India. The launch of the DP World India Championship shows India's rising prominence as a destination for top-tier golf. Yuvraj Narayan, Group Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer, DP World admitted: 'We are delighted to welcome Rory McIlroy to the DP World India Championship. Having a player of his calibre underscores the commitment both we and the DP World Tour have to the success of this tournament.' 'India is one of the world's fastest growing economies, and DP World is committed to partnering India's growth story with best-in-class infrastructure, expertise in global trade, and now, world-class sport. By bringing back the DP World Tour to India with the inaugural DP World India Championship, we are showcasing Delhi on the global sporting stage and creating a platform to inspire the next generation of talent. Rory will capture global attention, increase participation and position India as a premier destination for golf… Our mission to support the growth of golf from the grassroots remains central to our global golf vision, and hosting a global icon like Rory in India is a proud milestone in that journey,' he added. See also 'It's been an honour' says emotional Woods after Presidents win The DP World India Championships will be the eighth of nine tournaments of the 2025 Race to Dubai season. This phase is called the 'Back 9,' and it leads to the season-ending DP World Tour Play-Offs.
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Scottie Scheffler makes £1.3m call as golf star rages in front of Rory McIlroy
The second golf major of 2025 is in the books after Scottie Scheffler triumphed at the PGA Championship. The world No.1 overcame an early stumble to card a closing 71 and finish 11 under par, five shots ahead of Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English and Davis Riley. Scheffler became the 10th straight American winner of the tournament and joined the late Seve Ballesteros as the only players since 1906 to win each of their first three majors by three or more shots. For the second time this year, a major was won by one of the sport's leading players following Rory McIlroy's historic Masters triumph in April. As thoughts turn to the US Open at Oakmont next month, here's a round-up of some of golf 's other talking points… Morikawa meltdown It was an unhappy PGA Championship for Collin Morikawa, who had to settle for a tie for 50th place. After signing his final round of 72 at Quail Hollow, the 28-year-old aired his frustration in public, raging, 'Pathetic f****** golf' to his coach and caddie. His tirade didn't end there, going on for a full 15 minutes, according to and was overheard by numerous passing players, including McIlroy. Speaking after his round, Morikawa said: 'I don't try and be harsh like that. 'But you just have to talk things through. I don't think people do that enough with their team around them. They kind of internalise it. Sometimes you just got to let out your frustration.' McIlroy following DeChambeau Earlier this year, DeChambeau made history by becoming the first reigning major champion to take part in a tournament in India when he teed up at an Asian Tour event in Gurgaon. DeChambeau holds the US Open after pouncing on McIlroy's late collapse at Pinehurst last year. Now, the Masters champion has confirmed that he will be following in his rival's footsteps by also heading to India for a tournament for the first time when he takes part in the inaugural DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club. McIlroy said: "I'm excited to not only tee it up in India for the first time but also visit a country that I've always wanted to explore. "I'm proud to play in the inaugural DP World India Championship. I've always enjoyed playing a global schedule and as I have previously said, there is tremendous potential to grow golf further in the country. This is a great opportunity, and I can't wait to play in front of Indian golf fans." Scheffler makes £1.3m decision Scheffler would have been forgiven for taking a break after his victory at Quail Hollow, but he will be back at it straight away after confirming his participation in the Charles Schwab Challenge at Fort Worth, where the victor will collect £1.3million. Location will have helped his decision as Scheffler resides in nearby Dallas. But he has no intention of just making up the numbers, saying: "I didn't just show up here to Fort Worth to just walk around and celebrate last week. 'I'm here for a reason, and that´s not to just play a couple of ceremonious rounds and then ride off in the sunset. I'm here for a reason, that's to compete." Els' White House visit Hall of Famers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen were part of the delegation for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's tense meeting with US President Donald Trump, who has made baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers in the country. Trump had already cut all US assistance to South Africa and welcomed several dozen white South African farmers to the US as refugees as he pressed the case that a 'genocide' is underway in the country. Experts in South Africa say there is no evidence of whites being targeted, although farmers of all races are victims of violent home invasions in a country that has a very high crime rate. Golf fan Trump once had a round with Els, who lives in Florida. Ramaphosa said: "When I spoke to you [Trump], you said, 'Yes, come along and bring Gary Player and Ernie Els and Retief Goosen'. I brought the two of them.' Els told Trump: "We're proud South Africans. We want to see things get better in our home country. That's the bottom line. It's been 35 years since the transition [from apartheid]. "I know there's a lot of anger through the transition, a lot of stuff happening in apartheid days. We grew up in the apartheid era. But I don't think two wrongs make a right. "What I'm trying to say is this has been a long time coming. That's why we really wanted to meet you and see our way forward. We still want to see our country flourish... There's a lot of co-existence going on, but we need the U.S. to push this thing through." Scheffler compared to Woods Returning to golf, Els has lavished praise on Scheffler, comparing his recent success to that of Tiger Woods in his heyday. His PGA Championship triumph saw him join Woods and Jack Nicklaus as the only players since the Second World War to have 15 wins and three majors before the age of 29. 'I see the similarities now with Scheffler [and Woods],' said Els ahead of the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional. 'Seems like he plays his best golf under the most extreme pressure, and that's a hallmark of a champion. 'There's more confidence that he's getting by winning these tournaments. It's only going to get tougher for the group following to try and get into that kind of mindset that he's in. I think Tiger brought that intensity.'
Daily Record
22-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
India and Australia bound Rory McIlroy tipped to emulate Tiger and transform golf globally says big chief
Far-travelling Grand Slam hero has the class and charisma to explode golf around the world. Golf chief Guy Kinnings reckons iconic Rory McIlroy offers the sport a golden opportunity to go completely global. The career Grand Slam champ is responsible for huge excitement across the world by committing to massive upcoming events in India and Australia. McIlroy has confirmed to play in the DP World India Championship, which will be held at Delhi Golf Club in October. The Masters champion has also agreed a return Down Under for the first time in 11 years when he tees-up in the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne in December. DP World Tour and Ryder Cup Europe CEO Kinnings was there to see Tiger Woods have a transformation effect on the global game and he believes McIlroy's golfing skills and classy character can help golf grow even bigger again. Speaking to the Business of Sport Podcast, Kinnings said: 'I think golf's got a huge opportunity to go completely global now. I was working in the business when Tiger came along and he transformed golf. To have the global sporting icon in the world in your sport, he's done that. I think Rory's about to do the same. First European ever to have the Grand Slam and he's so articulate. 'He provided us at the Masters with one of the magic moments in sport. The moment when he finished it off, it was an unbelievable moment for golf, but for European golf, global golf, it was amazing. And it was done kind of the Rory way. Heart in mouth, but he got it done and I do think that presents the sport with a huge opportunity. I really do. 'What you have in Rory, and that's why we're so fortunate, is you have someone who plays in a way that totally appeals to people. People can engage with it because it's human. And you can see that. And that moment when he fell to his knees, I mean, I've done this for 35 years, I had tears in my eyes. It was unbelievable. 'So what he does is he appeals on a human level. He's also very articulate. Extremely confident businessman. He is involved in the sport on lots of different levels. He speaks infinitely better than I ever could about the sport, so he's a great spokesman. He's young enough now to take the game around the world. 'He's always travelled. Tiger travelled. So when he plays in a tournament, he'll transform it. If he goes to a market that we're looking to expand in for the sport of golf, having a superstar like that going there attracts interest. Commercial, government interest, broadcast, content. All the ways that we can grow the sport because golf has to shake off some preconceptions and I think it's doing that right now. 'At the moment, all the figures are showing people are coming to the game. We kind of came out of a tough time with COVID and people have found they were drawn to golf because it's the most naturally socially distant sport there is. 'The sport came out stronger and we refined what we did. And we made a good product, but now he's able to take it, I think, to an all-new level because you had only the sixth guy ever to have the Grand Slam, which is an extraordinary achievement to win all of the four majors. The first European to do that. I think it gives him a platform to take the game, and when he goes, he will also understand his responsibility. and speak in a way that will help elevate the sport in that region. We're very lucky. 'I mean, Rory is an unbelievable supporter of our tour. We have rules, you have to play a minimum number. He plays way more than that and, when he comes to a tournament, he adds extraordinary focus and glamour. 'I've seen the game go through what has been a couple of eras. We may be going into a new one. 'So we originally had the big three. My boss at IMG Mark McCormack signed the sort of Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player. And that was amazing. That brought golf to the global attention. We then had the Woods era. In Europe, we had a big five of Europeans, but Tiger transformed the game. 'He was almost perfect in every way for what we needed in golf because he took the game, not just geographically, he took it globally, he took it to new demographics and he also played in a way that was unbelievably exciting. You always look at what makes a sport really, really appealing. It's either fierce, incredibly close rivalries, or it is one single, utterly dominant player. And Tiger was that single, utterly dominant player. I'd sit there watching what he did and the effect he had and he transformed, commercially, for broadcasters, everything. 'There was an interest in the game that we'd never had before. He transformed the sport. He really did. And he still has a huge influence. He's playing an important role for the future of the game, as Rory will have an incredibly important role. So we are really lucky."
Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Rory McIlroy Follows Bryson DeCambeau's Footsteps Making History
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In early February 2025, Bryson DeChambeau, who will arrive at next month's U.S. Open as the defending champion, made history on the other side of the world. He became the first reigning major winner to tee it up professionally in India, doing so at an Asian Tour event at the DLF Golf and Country Club. DeChambeau played well, posting a solo second finish thanks to a remarkable final round 65 on a difficult layout. But he finished four strokes behind Ollie Schniederjans, who finished atop the leaderboard at 10-under par. Only four players finished in red figures. Fast forward to Wednesday and another major champion announced that he will head to India this fall. Rory McIlroy smiles while playing the 14th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Rory McIlroy smiles while playing the 14th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Rory McIlroy, who won The Masters in dramatic fashion in April, has committed to playing in the inaugural DP World India Championship. The Delhi Golf Club will host this event from October 16-19. "I'm excited to not only tee it up in India for the first time but also visit a country that I've always wanted to explore," McIlroy said via a DP World Tour statement. "I'm proud to play in the inaugural DP World India Championship. I've always enjoyed playing a global schedule and as I have previously said, there is tremendous potential to grow golf further in the country. This is a great opportunity, and I can't wait to play in front of Indian golf fans." McIlroy's commitment to playing in India backs up his comments from January 2024, when he said he longed for a 'global tour.' His declaration came shortly after Jon Rahm bolted for LIV Golf. They also came a few days after Dec. 31, 2023, the date in which the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), LIV's beneficiary, set a deadline to strike a formal agreement. Of course, a formalized deal between the two sides still has not come into fruition all this time later. "My dream scenario is a world tour, with the proviso that corporate America has to remain a big part of it all. Saudi Arabia, too. That's just basic economics. But there is an untapped commercial opportunity out there. Investors always want to make a return on their money," McIlroy said before the 2024 Dubai Invitational in early January. "Revenues at the PGA Tour right now are about $2.3 billion. So, how do we get that number up to four or six? To me, it is by looking outward. They need to think internationally and spread their wings a bit. I've been banging that drum for a while." Since turning professional, McIlroy has teed it up in 28 different countries. India will be the 29th. "Whether [events] are rotated on the new global circuit, or we go with the same ones every year, I'm okay with either," McIlroy added then. "The Australian Open, for example, should almost be the fifth major. The market down there is huge with potential. They love golf. They love sport. They have been starved of top-level golf. And the courses are so good." Rory McIlroy Around the World McIlroy has committed to playing at the 2025 Australian Open. Royal Melbourne, long heralded as one of the best golf courses in the world, will host this year's tournament. Kingston Heath, another gem that is a part of Melbourne's 'Sand Belt' region, will host next year's Australian Open, which McIlroy will also play in. He is making it a priority to make starts around the world in 2025 and looks destined to do something similar in 2026. McIlroy's start on the Indian Subcontinent in October will likely be his first competitive event after playing in the Ryder Cup, which Bethpage Black on Long Island will host in September. It will mark McIlroy's eighth appearance for Team Europe in the biennial competition. Before then, McIlroy will return to the British Isles for two events, the Irish Open and the BMW PGA Championship. Last year, McIlroy coughed up the lead at the Irish Open at Royal County Down, losing to Rasmus Hojgaard by one. He then lost to Billy Horschel in a playoff at Wentworth the following week. This year's Irish Open will take place at The K Club while the BMW PGA Championship returns to Wentworth for the 41st consecutive year. McIlroy has also committed to playing in the Canadian Open in June — likely his next start — and the Scottish Open in July, prioritizing national opens ahead of other events. He also has the U.S. Open at Oakmont and The Open at Royal Portrush in his native Northern Ireland circled on his calendar. More Golf: Lefty Forced to Eat His Words after Scottie Scheffler Wins PGA Championship
