Rory McIlroy wins seventh Race to Dubai title
[Sunday, November 16, 2025 18:22:49]
Rory McIlroy has set his sights on surpassing Colin Montgomerie's record of eight after capping a sensational 2025 season by winning a seventh Race to Dubai title.
World Number Two McIlroy has enjoyed a remarkable year, achieving the career Grand Slam with a memorable Masters win, tasting victory at the Amgen Irish Open and playing a key role in Europe's historic away Ryder Cup triumph at Bethpage Black.
He produced late fireworks in the final round of the DP World Tour Championship, carding an eagle from 16 feet at the 18th to force a play-off and give himself the chance to secure a dramatic Dubai double.
But although the Northern Irishman was beaten by Matt Fitzpatrick at the first extra hole, his second-place finish comfortably earned him a fourth successive Harry Vardon Trophy.
That moves him above Seve Ballesteros' tally of six wins and to within one of Montgomerie's eight.
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