RACE TO DUBAI

Mcllroy Is Europe’s Number One For The Fourth Time

Rory McIlroy has been crowned European Number One for a fourth time, winning his first Harry Vardon Trophy in seven years after a fourth-place finish at the DP World Tour Championship.

The World Number One arrived at Jumeirah Golf Estates for the seasonending event in Dubai holding a slender advantage over Ryan Fox in the DP World Tour Rankings in Partnership with Rolex.

Going into Sunday’s final round, McIlroy’s nearest rankings rival was U.S. Open Champion Matt Fitzpatrick, a fellow two-time winner at the Earth Course. A closing four-under-par 68, coupled

with a tie for fifth for Fitzpatrick at the final Rolex Series event of the year, ensured the four-time Major Champion topped the season-long standings again.