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Rory McIlroy discusses future playing preferences ahead of BMW PGA Championship

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Rory McIlroy discusses future playing preferences ahead of BMW PGA Championship

Summary

Rory McIlroy spoke at Wentworth on September 16, expressing a desire to play more golf in Europe while maintaining his PGA Tour membership. The six-time major champion revealed he has lost some motivation for regular events and is focused on further establishing his legacy in the sport. McIlroy currently trails Patrick Reed in the Race to Dubai standings and aims to enhance his performance this season, with ambitions for another Order of Merit title in November. He highlighted the need to balance his time between the DP World Tour and PGA Tour.

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By the Numbers

•McIlroy confirms aspirations to play more in Europe in the future.
•He feels a reduced motivation for regular PGA Tour events.
•Currently second in the Race to Dubai, trailing Patrick Reed.
•Aims for his eighth order of merit title in Dubai this November.
•Seeks to balance competing and improving his swing technique.

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy confirms where he wants to play his golf in the future, ‘I’d love to envision a day like that’

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Rory McIlroy has achieved everything there is to achieve in the game of golf. McIlroy has six major wins to his name, and is one of only six men to have completed the career Grand Slam.
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