# Luke Donald sends message to Rory McIlroy after his record-equalling Race to Dubai triumph > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/5526531 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 3 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 15, 2026, 10:15 AM · Read it: Rory McIlroy has made more history by securing a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title, drawing level with Colin Montgomerie at the top of the all-time standings. His second-place finish behind Tyrrell Hatton at the DP World Tour Championship was enough to secure the season-long crown. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 15, 2026, 6:29 AM: [Emotional Rory McIlroy dedicates record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title to father]() — Guardian (Newspaper, United Kingdom, rated Lean left) ‘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… - Nov 15, 2026, 7:04 AM: [Rory McIlroy in tears after winning Race to Dubai title for record-equalling eighth time]() — The Athletic (Sports, United States) McIlroy held off Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra in a thrilling final-day tussle at the DP World Tour Championship - Nov 15, 2026, 10:15 AM: [Luke Donald sends message to Rory McIlroy after his record-equalling Race to Dubai triumph]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) Rory McIlroy has made more history by securing a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title, drawing level with Colin Montgomerie at the top of the all-time standings. His second-place finish behind Tyrrell Hatton at the DP World Tour Championship was enough to secure the season-long crown.