Gone are the Januarys when McIlroy would scribble those ambitions on his airline boarding pass en route to the Middle East. Instead, he now uses a journal.
From comebacks to new arrivals, bigger purses and sponsorships from new companies, here are nine things we’re hoping to see take place on tour this coming season.
We offer a few dates you might want to circle on your calendars – and not just the ones you think – as you look ahead to another intriguing year in our sport.