Fitzpatrick wins in Dubai as McIlroy clinches seventh overall title
Summary
Rory McIlroy won his seventh Race to Dubai title, passing Seve Ballesteros' record but falling short in the final event, which Matt Fitzpatrick won. McIlroy, who began the year with a career Grand Slam, expressed pride in surpassing Ballesteros and aims to beat Colin Montgomerie's record. In the DP World Tour Championship, Fitzpatrick secured victory after McIlroy could not win the play-off.Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy won his seventh Race to Dubai title.
- This victory surpassed Seve Ballesteros' record of six titles.
- McIlroy is now one title short of Colin Montgomerie's record of eight.
- McIlroy won the career Grand Slam earlier this year by winning the Masters.
- Matt Fitzpatrick won the DP World Tour Championship by beating McIlroy in a play-off.
- McIlroy had a two-shot lead but couldn't hold it, finishing in a play-off.
- Fitzpatrick secured his win with a short par putt.
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