LONDON — Newly-engaged world number three Rory McIlroy believes he can play even better golf next year after undergoing laser eye surgery this week.
The 26-year-old Northern Irishman, who usually plays in contact lenses, is back home enjoying some time off before his 2016 season begins at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Jan. 21.
McIlroy will be bidding for a fifth major, and a career grand slam of all the 'Big Four' titles, at the U.S. Masters in April.
"It (the surgery) was successful," said McIlroy while speaking at a charity event in Belfast where he also confirmed he was engaged to American Erica Stoll.