McIlroy, who turns 30 in May, is ramping up his PGA Tour schedule in 2019 to prepare for the Masters, the only Major he needs to complete the career Grand Slam.
A continuing commitment to variety and innovation will also play a significant part in the schedule that concludes with the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai next November.
New Zealand’s Ryan Fox came agonisingly close to winning his maiden European Tour title, but has officially secured his place at the 147th Open Championship.
Tommy Fleetwood would be the current world No.2 if the Official World Golf Ranking used a one-year points gathering period instead of two. So right now, yes, it’s good to be Tommy Fleetwood.