Rory McIlroy will happily chance his arm to bag a $NZD 3million (£1.5m) prize pot with one swing of his club at this weekend's Dubai Desert Classic. Photo / Getty Images.
Rory McIlroy will happily chance his arm to bag a $NZD 3million (£1.5m) prize pot with one swing of his club at this weekend's Dubai Desert Classic, as the twice major winner aims to continue his encouraging form in the Middle East.
Organisers in the Arab city-state, which has a
penchant for extravagance such as breaking the world record for the largest fireworks display to mark the start of 2014, are offering the sum for a hole-in-one at the Emirates Golf Club's 17th.
Given that hole-in-one opportunities are normally reserved for par-3s, trying to land one on a par-4 is not without risks. But, with such a tempting prize on offer, the Northern Irishman is unlikely to be the only one willing to take a chance.
'There are not many chances you have to win $2.5m in one shot, so I'll give it a go,' said McIlroy.
Asked if he would risk such an attempt if he was three shots clear in the final round, McIlroy replied: 'I mean, if you're confident enough with your driver, yeah, why not.
