DP WORLD INDIA CHAMPIONSHIP

October 18, 2025

Rory McIlroy

Delhi GC

Quick Quotes

Q. In your estimations, how is the course playing today in comparison to the first two rounds?

RORY McILROY: Yeah, the course played pretty similar to the first two days. Not that there was much wind the first two days, but there's even less today. I think the scoring is pretty good. I think people are getting used to the golf course, taking advantage of the holes that they should. I played okay today. I felt like I could have been a lot better. I missed a lot of putts, missed a lot of chances.

The course is playing -- you put the ball in play, you're going to have a lot of chances at birdies.

Q. How are you feeling now about your chances to get that win?

RORY McILROY: Yeah, still quite a bit back, depending on how the guys play the back nine. But I'd imagine that if I shoot a low one tomorrow I could post a score and see what happens. But I'd say I'm probably two shots too far behind to have a realistic chance. But I could go out and shoot a low one tomorrow.

Q. Let me ask you about the party last night. Did you enjoy it?

RORY McILROY: Yeah, it was good fun. To be out there on stage with a living legend in Sachin and just to hear him talk a little bit about his career, that was really enjoyable for me. It was a great turnout. Obviously great music, and obviously DP World put on a great show, so it was nice to be there.

Always nice for an excuse to put on the green jacket every now and then.

Q. Adams was good?

RORY McILROY: Adams was very good, yeah. Yeah, he was.

Q. On the 10th you had a bunker shot which you executed flawlessly. Can you talk me through that shot?

RORY McILROY: 11, I think.

Yeah, I played pretty well. The 11th hole I'd say is the hole I haven't played well at all this week and ended up in the bunker there. I finished the round off pretty well again. Made a couple birdies coming in. Felt like I missed a lot of putts today. I gave myself a lot of chances and felt like I squandered a few. I should probably be a few shots better than I am, but another solid day and hopefully a low one tomorrow and post a score and at least give the guys up ahead something to think about.