Rory McIlroy will 'throttle back' like Tiger Woods to hit 2022 targets

One statistic McIlroy is not seeking to improve is driving distance

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 18: Shane Lowry of Ireland and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland look on from the sixteenth green during a practice round prior to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links Golf Course on January 18, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Oisin Keniry/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy will take a leaf from Tiger Woods' book as he bids to build on the momentum of his post-Ryder Cup performances in 2022.

McIlroy broke down in tears after beating Xander Schauffele to register his only point in Europe's record 19-9 defeat at Whistling Straits last year, the four-time major winner feeling he "should have done more" in the contest.