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McIlroy joins Tiger Woods for Turkish Airlines Open
World top golfers, Rory McLLroy and Tiger Woods have been confirmed for the Turkish Airlines World Golf Tour billed for November 3 to 6 in Antalya/Belek, alongside other 76 players battling it out for the $7 million prize money.
Having won the Tour Championship to finish at the top of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup standings, McIlroy travels to Turkey looking to boost his attempt to emulate Henrik Stenson and become just the second man in history to win both the FedEx Cup and the European Tour’s Race to Dubai in the same year.
McIlroy said: “I’ve really enjoyed my previous trips to Turkey and can’t wait to get back there. I expected more from my first outing in 2012 but enjoyed a better showing in last year’s event with a share of 6th place.
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“Turkish Airlines Open in Antalya/Belek has already established itself as a key week in the golfing calendar and one I know all the guys really look forward to.”
İlkerAycı, Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines said: “Following the confirmation of Tiger Wood’s attendance, we are thrilled to be welcoming Rory McIlroy to the Turkish Airlines Open in Antalya/Belek for the third time.”
According to Turkish Golf Federation president Ahmet Ağaoğlu, “Our announcement about Tiger made a real statement and Rory confirming he will also be playing has added even more weight to the tournament.
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