New Rolex series - 7 Million Purse
Rory McIlroy lauds Rolex Series Rory McIlroy has hailed the new Rolex Series, announced today, as “fantastic” and “a massive thing for The European Tour”. Speaking ahead of the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, at Jumeirah Golf Estates where he will bid to regain the World Number One spot this week, McIlroy was full of support for the new initiative being launched next year. “It's fantastic,” he said. “I think to be able to bring some of the bigger and best tournaments on The European Tour schedule and put them into this Rolex Series where obviously you're playing for an increased prize fund, which is fantastic. “It's a great thing for The European Tour. It's a great thing for The European Tour membership. But just to have the opportunity to bring more of the best players together more often, I think is going to be a real boost for The European Tour. “You know, Keith Pelley has been a huge part of that, and I think him getting involved and giving The European Tour a bit of different energy has definitely helped. Rolex have stepped up big time, and they have been a great partner for golf for many, many years. But this sort of brings them to another level. So everyone in golf should be grateful for them for what they have done. “I'm happy to be a part of it. I'm excited obviously that The Irish Open is a part of it. It's a massive thing for The European Tour.” Read more at http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/news/newsid=314876.html#vWgHw8Cdcaiz3mVT.99