Rory McIlroy clinched his sixth Race to Dubai title by winning the DP World Tour Championship, matching Seve Ballesteros' record on the European Tour. McIlroy finished two strokes ahead of Rasmus Hojgaard, securing the victory with a final round of 69. This win marks McIlroy's third consecutive Race to Dubai title and comes after a challenging year both professionally and personally. McIlroy expressed pride in being mentioned alongside Ballesteros, a significant figure in European golf.
Rory McIlroy concluded a challenging year with an emotional victory at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, securing his sixth title as Europe's No. 1 player. McIlroy's win, marked by a decisive birdie on the 16th hole, capped a year of personal and professional ups and downs, including a near-miss at the U.S. Open and personal challenges. His victory ties him with Seve Ballesteros for six Race to Dubai titles, and he aims to match Colin Montgomerie's record of eight. McIlroy's family was present to celebrate his 37th worldwide win.
Rory McIlroy concluded a challenging year by winning the DP World Tour Championship and securing his sixth Race to Dubai title. He finished with a 3-under 69, overcoming Rasmus Højgaard by two strokes. This victory marks McIlroy's third title in the DP World Tour's season finale and ties him with Seve Ballesteros for the second-most Race to Dubai wins, just two behind Colin Montgomerie's record. Despite a year without a major win, McIlroy expressed satisfaction with his perseverance throughout the season.
Rory McIlroy is in a strong position to win both the DP World Tour Championship and the Race to Dubai titles, as he shares the lead going into the final round in Dubai. Despite a few missed opportunities in the last holes, McIlroy remains confident about his chances. Meanwhile, Antoine Rozner and Tom McKibbin are also in contention for significant gains in the PGA Tour Eligibility rankings, with Rozner aiming for a PGA Tour card and McKibbin moving up to seventh place.
