Rory McIlroy Caps Off 2024 with DP World Tour Championship Win, Clinches Sixth Race to Dubai Title
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Key Moments in McIlroy’s Final Round
Rory McIlroy ended 2024 on a high, winning the DP World Tour Championship and clinching his sixth Race to Dubai title. In a thrilling final round, McIlroy birdied two of the last three holes, shooting a 3-under 69, and finishing two strokes ahead of Rasmus Højgaard. McIlroy’s birdie on the 16th hole, a wedge shot that landed just a foot from the pin, gave him the lead, and he sealed the win with a 6-foot birdie on the 18th, marking his third victory at the season-ending event.
Sixth Race to Dubai Title
This triumph added another prestigious title to McIlroy’s career, earning him his sixth Race to Dubai title, formerly known as the Order of Merit. With this victory, McIlroy now stands just two titles behind the all-time record set by Colin Montgomerie and ties Seve Ballesteros. McIlroy’s exceptional consistency throughout the season kept him at the top of the European Tour standings, securing his place among golf’s elite.
Højgaard’s Challenge Fades
Rasmus Højgaard, who stunned McIlroy with a victory at the Amgen Irish Open in September, fell short in Dubai. Despite a strong start, Højgaard couldn’t make a birdie over the final 11 holes, finishing with a 71, two strokes behind McIlroy.
A Year of Triumphs and Trials
McIlroy’s victory at the DP World Tour Championship capped a year filled with both triumphs and setbacks. While he won four times, including twice on the PGA Tour, McIlroy missed out on a major title for the 10th consecutive year. His near-miss at the U.S. Open, where he squandered a late lead, highlighted the challenges he faced. Reflecting on the year, McIlroy acknowledged its difficulties, saying, “I’ve been through a lot this year. It feels like the fitting end to 2024. I’ve persevered this year a lot.”
With his season-ending victory and sixth Race to Dubai title, McIlroy enters the off-season with renewed confidence, ready to break his major drought in the upcoming year.
