Rory McIlroy reveals the two iconic courses he still wants to win at

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Rory McIlroy is set to tee off this week as part of the field at the Australian Open.

He’s back in action at Royal Melbourne, where he’ll be paired with Min Woo Lee and Adam Scott for the opening two rounds.

McIlroy comes into the tournament following a landmark year that saw him complete the career Grand Slam by winning The Masters.

He also played a key role in Europe’s Ryder Cup victory at Bethpage Black and picked up another Race to Dubai title along the way.

Rory McIlroy reveals the two courses where he still wants to win

But McIlroy has no plans to slow down any time soon. Asked before the Australian Open if he’s set new targets, he didn’t hesitate.

He said: “Yeah, there absolutely is. I’ve talked about trying to win at some of the most important venues in golf – this week is one of them.

“You think about the tournaments and the people that have won at Royal Melbourne and how highly regarded it is within the golf world.

“I was lucky enough to win at Pebble Beach [Pro-Am] this year for the first time, and obviously at Augusta. I’d love to win at St Andrews one day. I’d love to win a US Open at Pebble Beach.”

Am] this year for the first time, and obviously at Augusta. I’d love to win at St. Andrews one day. I’d love to win a US Open at Pebble Beach.”

Rory McIlroy outlines his two biggest goals for the years ahead

McIlroy has conquered many of golf’s most storied venues, and another milestone win could arrive sooner rather than later. Royal Melbourne — the site of this week’s event — has long staged major competitions, from the Presidents Cup to the Australian PGA Championship.

Looking ahead, McIlroy knows key opportunities are coming. Pebble Beach will host the US Open in 2027, while St Andrews stages The Open in the same year — two places where he could achieve exactly what he’s targeting.

Explaining his ambitions, he said: “There are a few venues in our game that just carry a little more weight, and winning at those is something I’d love to accomplish. I want to win more majors. I want to play in more Ryder Cups.

“I’d say my records on either tour — the DP World Tour or the PGA Tour — matter a bit less to me as the years go on. My focus is the majors and being part of that Ryder Cup team. I’m trying to keep building on the legacy I’ve worked on for the last 15 years.”