New Delhi, May 22 -- In a major boost to Indian golf, five-time Major winner Rory McIlroy has confirmed his participation in the $4 million DP World India Championship. The European Tour event will be played at the DGC from October 16-19 and will be the biggest prizemoney golf meet to be held in India. HT reported the development in January and last month, DP World Tour announced the PGTI co-sanctioned event. However, McIlroy's participation has been confirmed only now. The Northern Irishman, currently ranked second in the world, completed a career Slam in April when he won The Masters. His previous Major wins are US Open (2011), US PGA Championship (2012, 2014) and The Open (2014). "I am excited to not only tee it up in India for the first time but also visit a country that I've always wanted to explore," McIlroy was quoted as saying by the DP World Tour. "I'm proud to play in the inaugural DP World India Championship. I've always enjoyed playing a global schedule and as I have previously said, there is tremendous potential to grow golf further in the country. This is a great opportunity, and I can't wait to play in front of Indian golf fans," the 36-year-old added. McIlroy's India foray follows Bryson DeChambeau's maiden visit to the country earlier this year for Asian Tour's International Series at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram. The reigning Race to Dubai champion is also set to bring star power to the event with a host of DP World Tour players expected to follow suit....