RORY McILROY benefitted from a six figure pay day following the Dubai Desert Classic. The Northern Irishman relinquished the title he had won the previous two years after finishing joint-fourth.

After a birdie-birdie finish to sit on 13 under, Kiwi Daniel Hillier leads by one from Englishman Tyrrell Hatton, with two shots further back in third and another Kiwi, Ryan Fox, alongside Hatton’s compatriot, Laurie Canter, in a share of fifth spot. Hill is then in a group that also includes LIV Golf-linked Tom McKibbin.

England’s Tyrrell Hatton said it was “a dream come true” after the LIV Golf player continued his remarkable form on the European Tour on Sunday claiming the Dubai Desert Classic as Rory McIlroy’s gallant effort to secure the title three years in a row came up short.

The Dubai Desert Classic carried a huge prize fund of $9 million (£7,396,452) and 8,000 Race to Dubai points, with champ Hatton claiming the first prize of $1,530,000 (£1,257,396). McIlroy and Moller shared $831,600 (£683,432), meaning they walked away with a cool £341,716 each.

British professional golfer Laurie Canter is currently in Dubai to compete in the DP World Tour's Dubai Desert Classic.

Four-time champion Rory McIlroy is looking to become the first player to win the same tournament three years in a row on the DP World Tour since Ernie Els at the Heineken Classic (2002-2004).

Tyrrell Hatton fended off Daniel Hillier in a thrilling finish to the Dubai Desert Classic; Rory McIlroy fights back to claim fourth in a rollercoaster final round; watch the conclusion of The American Express from 4.

Tyrrell Hatton is on the heels of Daniel Hillier after third round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic; Rory McIlroy is not giving up but needs a special final round to get into contention; watch final round live on Sky Sports Golf from 7am,

Rory McIlroy took home a cheque for €405,000 after finishing joint fourth at the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday. The Holywood man produced a stunning final round as he recorded a six-under-par 66, which took him to 12 under for the week.

LIV Golf ace Tyrell Hatton claimed his eight DP World Tour title on Sunday morning at the Dubai Desert Classic. The win was the Englishman’s fifth Rolex Series title win after he carded a

Rory McIlroy's campaign at the 2025 Dubai Desert Classic came to an end with a T4 finish. After four rounds of thrilling golf at the Emirates Golf Club, McIlroy scored 70-71-69-66 276 (-12) to tie with Niklas Norgaard. However, it would be unfair to say McIlroy didn't have a good time in Dubai.

Eighth career success on the DP World Tour, the fifth in a Rolex Series event, for Tyrrell Hatton. The Englishman, in the United Arab Emirates, won, with a total of 273 (71 65 68 69, -15), the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.