Rory McIlroy claims record eighth Race to Dubai crown despite Tyrrell Hatton taking DP World Tour Championship

First reported by Sky Sports at Sat 6:51 AM · 8 outlets in all

1. CBS Sports52mRory McIlroy claims record eighth Race to Dubai crown despite Tyrrell Hatton taking DP World Tour ChampionshipIt came down to the wire, but McIlroy emerged as the top man in Europe once again, this time to conclude the 2026 season
2. The Athletic(subscription required)2hRory McIlroy in tears after winning Race to Dubai title for record-equalling eighth timeMcIlroy held off Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra in a thrilling final-day tussle at the DP World Tour Championship
3. Yahoo Sports3hMcIlroy dedicates record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title to fatherAn emotional Rory McIlroy sealed a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title on Sunday after a second-placed finish behind Tyrrell Hatton at the DP World Tour Championship edged out Eugenio Chacarra.The win was worth $3 million and he also climbed to third in the Race to Dubai behind McIlroy and Chacarra, his career best finish.
4. Guardian3hEmotional Rory McIlroy dedicates record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title to father‘He said: “Go and win the Race to Dubai.” This is for him’McIlroy’s father, Gerry, is recovering after major surgeryAn emotional Rory McIlroy dedicated a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title to his father, Gerry, who is recovering from major surgery in the United States. McIlroy was reduced to tears when recalling the parting message from McIlroy Sr as he headed for the closing events in the DP World Tour’s season.McIlroy’s final round of 67 at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai helped him to finish in second place, which was sufficient to edge out Eugenio Chacarra for the season…
5. Sky Sports3hHatton storms to big win as McIlroy snatches Race to Dubai titleTyrrell Hatton stormed to a five-shot win at the DP World Tour Championship, where Rory McIlroy snatched Race to Dubai victory from Eugenio Chacarra.
6. Washington Times24hRace to Dubai: Rory McIlroy and Eugenio Chacarra set for Sunday showdown at World Tour ChampionshipRory McIlroy had a day to forget at the season-ending World Tour Championship on Saturday, ending four shots off the lead and seeing Race to Dubai rival Eugenio Chacarra haul himself back into contention.
7. AP24hRace to Dubai: McIlroy and Chacarra set for Sunday showdown at season-ending World Tour Championship
8. BBC Sport25hMcIlroy fades as Hatton leads in DubaiRory McIlroy's hopes of an eighth Race to Dubai title are dented as Tyrrell Hatton takes the outright lead into the fourth round of the DP World Tour Championship.