It marked the start of Woods ' troubles and his nadir arrived in October this year , when a two-year winless streak culminated with him slipping out of the top 50 for the first time since 1996 . Rory McIlroy is seeking more major success in 2012 after a breakthrough year . The Northern Irishman won his first major at June 's U.S. Open and is No . 2 in the world . He has also been runner-up to Tiger Woods on three occasions this season, including last week when he finished tied for second behind Spieth. McIlroy wants a final-day showdown with 14-time major champion Tiger Woods .
Rory McIlroy is seeking more major success in 2012 after a breakthrough year . The Northern Irishman won his first major at June 's U.S. Open and is No . 2 in the world . He has also been runner-up to Tiger Woods on three occasions this season, including last week when he finished tied for second behind Spieth. McIlroy wants a final-day showdown with 14-time major champion Tiger Woods .