RORY MCILROY BELIEVES his superb victory at the Dubai Desert Classic has provided proof he is at the “peak of his powers”.
The world number one signed off with a two-under par 70 at the Emirates Golf Club to finish 22 under par – a record low score for the tournament – and beat Alex Noren by three shots.
It continues an incredible run of form for the Northern Irishman, who has not finished outside of the top two in his last seven European Tour events, winning four titles in that period.
And in an ominous warning to his rivals, McIlroy feels he can continue to get better.
“I haven’t had a run like this before. I’m not quite sure what it is,” he said. ”I’m at the peak of my powers. I’d like to think that I can still get better. I’d like to think that I can still improve in certain areas.
“But right now I’m very happy with where my game is. As I’ve said it feels like each week I turn up I have the chance to win.”
McIlroy will now head to the United States to continue his build up to the first major of the season, The Masters, which starts in April.
Victory at Augusta National would complete a career Grand Slam for McIlroy and he sees no reason why he cannot continue his fine form and collect a first green jacket.
“I don’t mind that The Masters is still a couple of months away,” he added ”I feel like I can keep this run of form going.
“There’s no reason why I shouldn’t. I’m comfortable with my game and I’m happy with how I’m swinging it. It’s just a matter of keeping on top of things and not getting complacent and working hard.”
Well deserved. Without a doubt the best rugby coach in the World. Hope we can hang onto him after we win the World Cup.
6 nations title, two Southern Hemisphere “scalps” and a 6 place jump in the world rankings. Utterly deserving of this accolade.
Joe is a legend.
Well deserved brillant coach.
Richly deserved. I wonder how many votes he beat Roddy Collins by.
i wonder does joe know anything about running a country??
Joe is the man!!!!!
I hope if we don’t win the World Cup New Zealand will. If NZ get rid of their manager there is only one man they will want.
There’s no show like a Joe show.
Jim Gavin surely a typo!!!! Masterminded a Leinster championship!!
Jim gavin lost 1 game in 2 yrs…thats why
Eamon fitz lost 1 game in 2 years aswel so if thats the case
I think Brian Cody deserves to be mentioned above Jim Gavin. He couldn’t have won anymore this year but Joe definitely deserves it after the year he and his Irish team had with hopefully more success to come next year.
Jim Gavin, surely a typo
Jim Gavin?!! Surely a typo
As did e Fitz!
Gavin being nominated for Manager of this year? 2014? He won a provincial championship in a province without another Top level team, and didn’t win the all Ireland as “pre-appointed” champions before a ball was kicked. Eamonn Fitz surely miles ahead
Gavin won the April prize after the Dubs won the National League title. Paul McGinley won the September award for the Ryder Cup which is why Eamonn Fitzmaurice wasn’t on the list.
Renew his contract now IRFU!