DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The goals for 2025 are piling up for Rory McIlroy.
Ending a drought in the majors that dates back to 2014 is uppermost in his mind. There's also the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, where McIlroy will be the heartbeat of Europe's team seeking a rare away win in one of sport's biggest events.
Now add to that his quest to reach the levels set by golf's top two players at the moment: Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele.
"They certainly separated themselves from the pack this year," the No.