Looking back on the most emotionally draining year of Rory McIlroy’s career

His eyes still drying from the thought of equaling Seve Ballesteros’ number of European titles, Rory McIlroy posed for some golden-hour photos on Jumeriah Golf Estates’ 18th green with wife Erica, daughter Poppy and his newly acquired hardware – his sixth Race to Dubai trophy, equaling the late Spaniard, and third winner’s scepter for taking the season-ending DP World Tour