Rory McIlroy smashes his tee shots like a figure skater. Yes, a figure skater. | Golf News and Tour Information [Video]

Rory McIlroy’s year didn’t go the way he planned thanks to a fluke ankle injury, but he closed his European Tour season with authority.

Pounding Jumeriah Golf Estates into submission with 380-yard tee shots in Dubai, McIlroy shot 65-66 on the weekend to win the DP World Tour Championship by a shot over Andy Sullivan — winning the season-long Eurotour points race.

McIlroy’s driver could well be professional golf’s most lethal weapon. He produces an almost unique combination of length and accuracy with both physical gifts and impressive technique.

“Rory can rotate his body at almost double the speed of the average tour player,” says top Louisiana teacher Shaun Webb, who is based at the David Toms 265 Academy in Shreveport. “Not only is his body turning faster, but he’s able to transfer that speed to the clubhead.”

Even if you can’t find your own 380-yard bombs, you can increase …