Hero Dubai Desert Classic: Tyrrell Hatton wins from Daniel Hillier as Rory McIlroy charges to fourth

19 January 2025, 11:29 | Updated: 19 January 2025, 15:16

Tyrrell Hatton won the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic as Rory McIlroy charged back to finish fourth on a dramatic final day on Sunday.

Hatton, who is likely to be part of Team Europe's Ryder Cup squad later this year, continued his strong performance from last week's Team Cup to claim his first Rolex Series title since 2021.

The 33-year-old overturned his one-shot deficit to overnight leader Daniel Hillier to win by one shot on 15 under for the tournament in a thrilling finish.

  • Final leaderboard: Hero Dubai Desert Classic (external)

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