Golf

Rory McIlroy wins seventh Race to Dubai title despite losing in Dubai playoff

World number two made eagle on 72nd hole to tie the winner Matt Fitzpatrick

Rory McIlroy poses with his daughter Poppy and wife Erica after securing a seventh order of merit title in Dubai. Photograph: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images
Rory McIlroy poses with his daughter Poppy and wife Erica after securing a seventh order of merit title in Dubai. Photograph: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images
Philip Reid
Sun Nov 16 2025 - 12:45 • 4 MIN READ

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times