Rory McIlroy claimed a double victory on Sunday, winning the DP World Tour Championship for the third time and securing his sixth Race to Dubai title. The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland sealed the win with a crucial birdie on the par-4 16th hole, followed by another birdie on the par-5 18th for a final-round score of three-under-par 69, finishing at 15-under for the tournament.
Key Moments
McIlroy started his round with a bogey but bounced back with four consecutive birdies. Despite dropping two shots around the turn, he remained tied with Denmark’s Rasmus Hojgaard at 13-under after 15 holes.
A brilliant approach shot on the 16th from 137 yards left McIlroy with a tap-in birdie to take the lead. He extended his advantage with a clutch six-foot putt on the 18th, securing a two-shot victory over Hojgaard, who carded a final-round 71.
Hojgaard, seeking to emulate his twin brother Nicolai’s 2022 triumph, delivered an impressive 22-foot par save on the 17th but was unable to birdie the 18th, settling for second place.
Season Highlights
The victory marks McIlroy’s fourth worldwide win of the season, including the Zurich Classic title he shared with Shane Lowry. It also solidifies his position as one of golf’s greats with a record sixth Race to Dubai crown.
Leaderboard Recap
Winner: Rory McIlroy (-15)
Runner-Up: Rasmus Hojgaard (-13)
Tied for Third: Adam Scott (Australia), Shane Lowry (Ireland), Antoine Rozner (France) (-11)
6th Place: Tyrrell Hatton (England) (-10)
PGA Tour Cards Earned
The top 10 players earning PGA Tour cards include:
Rasmus Hojgaard
Thriston Lawrence (South Africa)
Paul Waring (England)
Niklas Norgaard (Denmark)
Jesper Svensson (Sweden)
Antoine Rozner (France)
Matteo Manassero (Italy)
Thorbjorn Olesen (Denmark)
Rikuya Hoshino (Japan)
Tom McKibbin (Northern Ireland)
This victory cements McIlroy’s place as a dominant force in global golf and caps off a remarkable season.
