Latest report from the UK paper Guardian claims that Rory McIlroy (or rather his management team) has decided that it is best for the young phenom to play the European Tour again in 2010. This is obviously a blow to the PGA Tour, who would clearly prefer the youngster to play primarily on the American circuit. It is interesting that the management team repeatedly sights the travel wear and tear as the prime reason behind the decision...though not having traveled overseas in my life, I cannot speak to such fatigue.I've followed Rory quite a bit over the years, and thought it might be interesting to cite his performances in 2009, courtesy of his website.
Dubai Desert Classic - 1st
Honda Classic - T13th
WGC CA Championship - 20th
Masters - T20th
BMW PGA Championship - 5th
US Open - T10th
BMW International Open - 15th
Open Championship - T47th
PGA Championship - T3th
Omega European Masters - T7th
Kolon Hana Bank Korea Open - T3rd
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship - T2nd
Portugal Masters - T30th
Rory seems like a good kid to me and I think he will be a big star in this game, both on and off the course. (Plus he's Irish and a Titleist ambassador, which earns points in my book.) I very much look forward to the American events he plays in during 2010 (majors, WGC events) and will be interested to see if he can earn a win on the big-time stage. He's clearly been close several times, to include two top-tens in majors during 2009.
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