The world No1 finished third at the Singapore Open to amass a lead of more than $1.33 million over Peter Hanson and secure the European Tour Race to Dubai title with two events remaining. McIlroy now has $4.7 mi
llion in winnings on the European Tour.
Last year Donald became the first player to achieve the double but McIlroy, 23, is the youngest European No1 since Sandy Lyle in 1979, who was 21 when he won his first of three order of merit titles. "Winning a second major already made it a fabulous season but then to follow Luke in becoming number one in both Europe and the States is the icing on the cake after a fabulous season," he said.
"I feel so proud and humbled to have joined so many fabulous names in Europe who have won the order of merit," said McIlroy, the second Northern Irishman to win the title after Ronan Rafferty in 1989.
Matteo Manassero of Italy won the Singapore Open on the third play-off hole from Louis Oosthuizen.
Last year Donald became the first player to achieve the double but McIlroy, 23, is the youngest European No1 since Sandy Lyle in 1979, who was 21 when he won his first of three order of merit titles. "Winning a second major already made it a fabulous season but then to follow Luke in becoming number one in both Europe and the States is the icing on the cake after a fabulous season," he said.
"I feel so proud and humbled to have joined so many fabulous names in Europe who have won the order of merit," said McIlroy, the second Northern Irishman to win the title after Ronan Rafferty in 1989.
Matteo Manassero of Italy won the Singapore Open on the third play-off hole from Louis Oosthuizen.
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