section_path: Professional career/2022: Top 10 at all four majors, third FedEx Cup title
section_name: 2022: Top 10 at all four majors, third FedEx Cup title
paragraph_text: 2022: Top 10 at all four majors, third FedEx Cup title
  
  In January, McIlroy was in contention to win the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic for the third time in his career but hit his second shot into the water on the final hole and missed out on a playoff for the title by one stroke. At the 2022 Masters Tournament In April, McIlroy shot a bogey-free 64 in the final round to finish as runner-up, a new-best finish at the Masters of his career. In May, McIlroy held the first-round lead at the 2022 PGA Championship after opening with a 65. He ultimately finished 8th.
  
  In June, McIlroy defended his title at the RBC Canadian Open, shooting a final-round 62 to win by two shots ahead of Tony Finau. The following week, he finished tied-5th at the 2022 U.S. Open. In July, McIlroy was tied for the lead after 54 holes at the 2022 Open Championship. He shot a final-round 70 to finish third, two strokes behind Cameron Smith. He thus finished top-10 in all four majors for the first time in his career.
  
  In August, McIlroy won his third Tour Championship, by one stroke from Scottie Scheffler and Im Sung-jae, to claim his third FedEx Cup victory. This victory surpassed Tiger Woods 's two successes and earned McIlroy an additional $18 million bonus. In September, he finished tied-second at the BMW PGA Championship, losing to Shane Lowry by one shot.
  
  In October, McIlroy successfully defended the CJ Cup at Congaree Golf Club in South Carolina. This victory also saw him return to number one in the Official World Golf Ranking, overtaking Scottie Scheffler. In November, McIlroy entered the DP World Tour Championship on the European Tour sitting in first place on the DP World Tour Rankings. A fourth-place finish was enough for McIlroy to maintain his position at the top of the rankings. It was also his fourth Harry Vardon Trophy win.
  
  In January, McIlroy was in contention to win the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic for the third time in his career but hit his second shot into the water on the final hole and missed out on a playoff for the title by one stroke. At the 2022 Masters Tournament In April, McIlroy shot a bogey-free 64 in the final round to finish as runner-up, a new-best finish at the Masters of his career. In May, McIlroy held the first-round lead at the 2022 PGA Championship after opening with a 65. He ultimately finished 8th.
  
  In June, McIlroy defended his title at the RBC Canadian Open, shooting a final-round 62 to win by two shots ahead of Tony Finau. The following week, he finished tied-5th at the 2022 U.S. Open. In July, McIlroy was tied for the lead after 54 holes at the 2022 Open Championship. He shot a final-round 70 to finish third, two strokes behind Cameron Smith. He thus finished top-10 in all four majors for the first time in his career.
  
  In August, McIlroy won his third Tour Championship, by one stroke from Scottie Scheffler and Im Sung-jae, to claim his third FedEx Cup victory. This victory surpassed Tiger Woods 's two successes and earned McIlroy an additional $18 million bonus. In September, he finished tied-second at the BMW PGA Championship, losing to Shane Lowry by one shot.
  
  In October, McIlroy successfully defended the CJ Cup at Congaree Golf Club in South Carolina. This victory also saw him return to number one in the Official World Golf Ranking, overtaking Scottie Scheffler. In November, McIlroy entered the DP World Tour Championship on the European Tour sitting in first place on the DP World Tour Rankings. A fourth-place finish was enough for McIlroy to maintain his position at the top of the rankings. It was also his fourth Harry Vardon Trophy win.