Unstoppable Rory McIlroy rises to the occasion to make history in Dubai

Rory McIlroy held his never to claim a record-breaking fourth Hero Dubai Desert Classic title on a typically dramatic final day’s play at the Emirates Golf Club’s iconic Majlist course on Sunday.

The Northern Irishman, who spent his teenage years in Dubai brushing up his golf skills, won by one shot from Dubai-based Adrian Meronk with American Cameron Young, who went into the final round holding a two shat advantage back in third.

McIlroy carded a 14-under score over 72 holes with Meronk a stroke behind on 13-under and Young a close third on 12-under.

McIlry first won the Hero Dubai Classic as an 18-year-old back in 2009 shattered many record with his heroic performance under sunny blue skies.

He become the first player to win the event four times (2024, 23, 15, 09), overtaking South Africa’s Ernie Els’ long-standing record (2005, 02, 1994) for most wins.

Rory McIlroy pocketed a first prize of $1.53m from its $9m purse as the International Swing section of the season’s Global Swing phase continued,