H.H. Sheikh Mansoor crowns DP World Tour Championship winner

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, has crowned England’s Matt Fitzpatrick as the champion of the DP World Tour Championship.

His Highness also presented Northern Irish star Rory McIlroy with the Race to Dubai title for the seventh time in his career, marking a successful close to the 2025 season.

The Championship concluded on Sunday at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai with the top 50 players in the Race to Dubai standings competing in the Tour’s final event of the season.

With his victory, Fitzpatrick sealed his third DP World Tour Championship title after previous wins in 2016 and 2020, delivering a flawless final round of 66 to reach 18 under par, placing maximum pressure on his closest contender, Rory McIlroy.

In a dramatic finish, McIlroy made an eagle on the final hole to force a playoff, but an errant tee shot into the penalty area in the first extra hole allowed Fitzpatrick to clinch the title with a composed par.

Despite missing the championship, McIlroy achieved the season’s major milestone by securing his fourth consecutive, and seventh overall, Race to Dubai crown, moving closer to Colin Montgomerie’s record of eight titles.

Tommy Fleetwood, Ludvig Åberg, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, and Laurie Canter shared third place at 17 under par following a tightly contested four-day event.

Fitzpatrick, who had struggled early in the year, mounted a strong comeback mid-season with a series of impressive results in key tournaments, culminating in one of the most significant victories on the European Tour calendar.

Following his win, he said: “This title means a lot to me. I didn’t make a single mistake today, and it was one of my best rounds of the year. I’m incredibly proud of my performance and grateful for the support of my team, family, and friends through difficult moments. Ending the season this way is truly special.”

McIlroy expressed satisfaction with his year-end achievement, saying: “I felt I had a great week. I came close to winning today, but I’m very pleased with how I played. Winning the Race to Dubai again means a great deal, and it’s a reward for the consistency and work throughout the season."