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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Zealand's Daniel Hillier birdied his last two holes to edge ahead by one shot going into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday, while four-time champion Rory McIlroy was seven strokes off the lead.

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.

Hatton shot a 3-under 69 in the final round Sunday to finish 15 under overall to edge Hillier (71) and fellow Englishman Laurie Canter ... Well done to him.” Rory McIlroy (66), who was seeking ...

Rory McIlroy was initially a vocal critic of LIV ... Scottish duo Calum Hill and Ewen Ferguson are five-under with England's Laurie Canter and Todd Clements in the group a shot back.