Rory McIlroy aims to cap stunning 2025 by closing in on Colin Montgomerie record

The Irish golfer now arrives at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, which starts on Thursday, leading the Race to Dubai rankings.

Rory McIlroy leaves the 18th green during a Pro-Am prior to the DP World Tour Championship 2025 at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Pic: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Rory McIlroy is bidding to cap a memorable by year by securing the title as the European circuit's top player for a seventh time this weekend.

The world number two completed a career grand slam at the US Masters in April and played a starring role as Europe won the Ryder Cup in the United States in September.