Defending champion Rory McIlroy made history by becoming the first man to win a record-breaking fourth Hero Dubai Desert Classic title at Emirates Golf Club.
Below, find out what else he has accomplished with this win.
Key Facts: Rory McIlroy's victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic
- This is McIlroy's 17th DP World Tour victory in his 242nd appearance and his first since the 2023 Genesis Scottish Open, 189 days ago.
- He becomes the first player to win the Hero Dubai Desert Classic four times (2024, 23, 15, 09), overtaking Ernie Els (2005, 02, 1994) for most wins at the event
- He also becomes only the second player to win the event in consecutive seasons, following Stephen Gallagher (2014, 13)
- He moves into first position on the Race to Dubai Rankings in Partnership with Rolex on 1,596 points, up from 11th
- This is his third Rolex Series title, following the 2023 Hero Dubai Desert Classic and Genesis Scottish Open
- This is his sixth professional victory in Dubai following the Hero Dubai Desert Classic (2023, 15, 09) and DP World Tour Championship (2015, 12)
- This is his 38th professional win worldwide
- It consolidates his position as the most successful player from Northern Ireland on the DP World Tour, moving three wins ahead of fellow Major champion Darren Clarke (14 wins)
- This is the 65th victory by a Northern Irishman on the DP World Tour
