McIlroy gets Final Series clearance

Yahoo Sports | September 2, 2015

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the fifth hole during the final round of the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on August 16, 2015 (AFP Photo/Andrew Redington)

London (AFP) - Rory McIlroy will be able to play in the European Tour's Final Series tournaments after being given special exemption due to his ankle injury.

The injury, sustained in a football kickabout with friends in July, meant that the world number one was unable to meet the 13-event qualification standard in order to remain in the Race to Dubai even though he currently leads the rankings.