Updated: Sunday 16 November 2025, 14:27 UK
Day four at the season-ending DP World Championship in Dubai produced a thrilling finish as Matt Fitzpatrick narrowly beat Rory McIlroy to lift the title. The final round featured a tense duel between the two, with momentum swinging back and forth before Fitzpatrick held his nerve to claim victory by a slim margin.
The closing stages provided the drama, as both players traded strong shots and crucial pars under pressure. Fitzpatrick’s composed play down the stretch proved decisive, while McIlroy pushed hard until the final holes. The result capped a gripping week and brought the European Tour season to an exciting close in Dubai.