Overview

• McIlroy closed the PGA Tour season tied for 23rd at the Tour Championship, citing improved driving but struggles reading speed on East Lake’s greens.
• He was photographed courtside in New York with caddie Harry Diamond less than three hours after his final putt, with coverage noting he watched Novak Djokovic’s opener and reporting minor discrepancies over the opponent.
• He told reporters his season continues, targeting the Irish Open and BMW PGA Championship to build his Race to Dubai lead.
• He is slated to lead Europe at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, with the matches beginning September 26.
• Sports Business Journal reports he and Scottie Scheffler will headline a made-for-TV team event in December in Jupiter, Florida, featuring only PGA Tour players and airing on Versant networks.