# Race to Dubai

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# Dubai Glory

Morikawa wins Race to Dubai in style as McIlroy's charge stalls with late slips

Morikawa birdied five of his last seven holes to seal an impressive win in Dubai.

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Nov 21st 2021, 1:03 PM

# Race to Dubai

Harrington set to miss out on World Tour Championship season finale despite T8 finish in Dubai

Harrington finished four shots behind winner JB Hansen of Denmark.

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Nov 14th 2021, 2:25 PM

# Race to Dubai

Late bogeys cost Niall Kearney top-10 finish at Dutch Open

Sweden’s Kristoffer Brober celebrates his first European Tour win in almost six years.

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Sep 19th 2021, 5:04 PM

# Race to Dubai

McIlroy goes low with Saturday 65 as Rahm eyes Race to Dubai double

Jon Rahm and Mike Lorenzo-Vera lead the DP World Tour Championship by two shots from McIlroy.

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Nov 23rd 2019, 5:20 PM

# Race to Dubai

Rory McIlroy loses ground after poor day two in Dubai

The battle for the Race to Dubai title is hotting up nicely at Jumeirah Golf Estates.

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Nov 22nd 2019, 3:28 PM

# grand finish

Stunning final-hole eagle sees McIlroy make flying start in Dubai

He lies a shot behind leader Mike Lorenzo-Vera at the DP World Tour Championship.

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Nov 21st 2019, 3:43 PM

# No worries

Rory McIlroy unperturbed by being out of Race to Dubai contention

Even if the star wins the season-ending championship and secures the winner’s cheque of $3 million on Sunday, he won’t garner enough points to surpass current leader Bernd Wiesberger.

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Nov 19th 2019, 3:38 PM

# Race to Dubai

Superb eagle keeps Ireland's Dunne in the hunt at DP World Tour Championship

Shane Lowry also performed well in today’s second round.

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Nov 17th 2017, 1:39 PM

# Race to Dubai

McIlroy finishes on a high as Stenson wins Race to Dubai

Henrik Stenson finishes the year as Europe’s top golfer.

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Nov 20th 2016, 1:01 PM

# grandstand finish

Henrik Stenson played the golf of his life down the stretch to deny Rory McIlroy victory

The Swede’s putter got hot on 17 and 18 to hold off McIlroy’s charge.

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Nov 23rd 2014, 4:33 PM

# Distractions

'I've got used to it' - McIlroy won't let upcoming court date impact on course performances

The world number one tees off at the Dubai World Tour Championship today.

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Nov 19th 2014, 3:29 PM

# McIlroy

Rory McIlroy was today crowned Race to Dubai champion without hitting a golf ball

The 25-year-old has won the Harry Vardon trophy with one tournament still to go.

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Nov 16th 2014, 3:28 PM

# New Year's Resolution

McIlroy: Game back where I want it to be after 'learning year'

McIlroy picks up €200k after a good weekend in Dubai.

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Nov 18th 2013, 2:55 PM

# Winning

Stenson wins Race to Dubai title

The Swede also ends the season as Europe’s number one.

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Nov 17th 2013, 2:06 PM

# Race to Dubai

Solid start for McIlroy as Wozniacki watches on in Dubai

Henrik Stenson shows no signs of letting his advantage slip as the DP World Tour Championship gets underway.

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Nov 14th 2013, 11:39 AM

# Have your say

Open thread: Has 2012 been the best year ever for Irish sport?

Rory McIlroy, Team Ireland and Leinster all had fantastic years.

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Dec 26th 2012, 8:30 PM

# Golf

Another major 12 months for McIlroy: Rory rules after stellar year

If he was golf’s crowned prince this time last year, the Holywood native is the sport’s new king now.

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Dec 21st 2012, 7:06 AM

# Top of the World

McIlroy named European Golfer of the Year

The 23-year-old world number ended the year in style at an awards ceremony in London today.

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Dec 18th 2012, 10:03 PM

# Rory McIlroy

Dominant McIlroy vows more of the same in 2013

“Every goal that I set myself at the start of 2012, I’ve achieved this year. It doesn’t really get much better than that.”

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Nov 26th 2012, 3:34 PM

# Ambition

DP World Tour Championship: McIlroy seeking double in Dubai

The world number one is set to compete at the season-ending $8 million DP World Tour Championship

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Nov 21st 2012, 6:00 PM

# success

Manassero triumphs in Singapore play-off, McIlroy wins Race to Dubai

The Northern Irish golfer finished off with a dramatic eagle, enabling him to achieve the feat.

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Nov 11th 2012, 11:34 AM

# Money Talks

McIlroy chases Donald feat in Shanghai

The world number one will play his opening two rounds with Lee Westwood and Justin Rose in a mouthwatering match-up.

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Oct 24th 2012, 9:50 AM

# Opinion

In the swing: eyes turn east as big guns head to Abu Dhabi

The first few tournaments of 2012 have lacked golf’s star names, writes Neil Cullen, but that’s all about to change.

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Jan 24th 2012, 10:25 AM

# Teed Up

Patience the key to winning more Majors, says Harrington

Padraig Harrington promises that he’s still got more Major wins to come, as he prepares to begin the new season in South Africa.

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Jan 18th 2012, 6:11 PM

# high rise

Top of the world, Ma! Rory McIlroy tees up on Dubai hotel

It’s a long way from the tee-box at Holywood Golf Club….

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Dec 21st 2011, 12:00 PM

# Opinion

In the swing: Donald's stellar season leaves us hungry for more

“2011 is done and dusted, but 2012 can’t come quick enough,” writes golf columnist Neil Cullen as we put a lid on a brilliant year.

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Dec 13th 2011, 10:38 AM

# down time

Have a break: Rory McIlroy to rest up after Dubai disappointment

“I think this week was one too many. But Luke deserves it. Basically every time he’s teed it up he’s had a chance or he’s finished in the top five or top 10.”

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Dec 12th 2011, 10:16 AM

# sand blast

Rory McIlroy fades in Dubai as Donald on track

It will take some weekend’s effort to win the Race to Dubai from here after a bogey-bogey finish to the second round for the Holywood man.

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Dec 9th 2011, 1:32 PM

# desert storm

Rory turns up the heat on Luke Donald

US Open champion shot a 30 on the back nine today at the Dubai World Championship to take an early lead on top-ranked Luke Donald for the European money title.

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Dec 8th 2011, 2:06 PM

# Say what?

Donald says McIlroy is more talented than Tiger, then changes his mind

The world number one caused a bit of a stir with his comments ahead of this weekend’s Dubai World Championship.

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Dec 8th 2011, 11:08 AM

# Sick note

Virus hits Rory McIlroy's Race to Dubai showdown preparations

Irish golfer says he’ll play on for big prize despite health concerns.

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Dec 6th 2011, 12:34 PM

# Opinion

In the swing: Tiger proves that he never forgot how to get the job done

Rory McIlroy’s win set up a cracking finale in the Race to Dubai, but golf columnist Neil Cullen is already looking forward to what a resurgent Tiger can do next season.

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Dec 6th 2011, 9:33 AM

# Job Done

Victory in Hong Kong keeps McIlroy's Dubai dream alive

The US Open champion holed from a greenside bunker at the last to secure a two-shot victory, boosting his slim chances of capturing this season’s Race to Dubai title.

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Dec 4th 2011, 12:29 PM

# Squeaky Bum Time

McIlroy slips back as Harrington's odds of going to Dubai fade

There was little good news for supporters of Irish golf in Hong Kong overnight as Alvaro Quiros took charge of the event.

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Dec 3rd 2011, 11:49 AM

# Final Stretch

Rory's eyes on the prize as Race to Dubai heats up

McIlroy has targeted a win at this week’s Hong Kong Open as he attempts to reel in Luke Donald at the top of the European money list.

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Nov 30th 2011, 10:12 AM

# in the hunt

Impressive start from Harrington in Malaysia

An opening 64 left the Dubliner one shot off the lead at the Iskandar Johor Open.

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Nov 17th 2011, 9:18 AM

# Opinion

In the swing: Disney dream come true for Donald

Luke Donald’s performance on Sunday — and throughout the season — proves that he is unquestionably the world’s best golfer at present, writes Neil Cullen.

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Oct 25th 2011, 12:30 PM

# Shootout

Irish duo surge into contention in Portugal

Former Irish Open champ Shane Lowry carded a flawless 66 to climb to within four shots of Simon Khan’s second round lead, a position he shares with compatriot Peter Lawrie.

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Oct 14th 2011, 6:06 PM