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The Year Rory McIlroy Finally Became Whole

There's a photograph that will define Rory McIlroy's career, and it happened on a Sunday afternoon in April at Augusta National. Not the moment he holed the putt (though that was transcendent) but what came after.

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Where Rory McIlroy ranks among the 10 highest earners in DP World Tour history

The latest DP World Tour season has wrapped up, and it is no surprise that Rory McIlroy has come away with yet another Race to Dubai title. Even though he fell short in a playoff against Matt Fitzpatrick at the DP World Tour Championship, he still managed to accumulate enough points to take home the top honour.

Rory McIlroy News / CBSSports.com / November 17

Rory McIlroy cares, a lot: Seven-time Race of Dubai champion again proves what separates him from his peers

The Ulsterman continuously puts his heart and soul into not just the competition of playing golf but the betterment of the game

Golf News / HITC / November 17

Rory McIlroy offers a gracious take on Matt Fitzpatrick after their tense Dubai duel

Rory McIlroy came up just short of another DP World Tour Championship, losing out to Matt Fitzpatrick in a playoff. Fitzpatrick’s win marked his third DP World Tour Championship title, preventing McIlroy from repeating his success from last year.

Golf News / FirstSportz / November 17

Rory McIlroy Left Emotional After Surpassing Seve Ballesteros’ Record Following 7th Race to Dubai Title

Rory McIlroy is Europe’s top golfer once again. On Sunday, the World No.2 clinched his 7th Race to Dubai title despite a sudden-death playoff loss in the DP World Tour Championship.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / November 16

Two Different But Equally Brilliant Seasons

The DP World Tour Championship delivered the kind of dramatic finish that golf fans dream about. Matt Fitzpatrick claimed his third title at the event with a nerveless playoff victory, while Rory McIlroy secured his seventh Race to Dubai crown despite falling just short in the playoff.

Rory McIlroy News / ESPN / November 16

McIlroy hails 'dream' seventh Race to Dubai title

An emotional Rory McIlroy hailed surpassing Seve Ballesteros by winning a seventh Race to Dubai title as more than he ever dreamed of.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 16

McIlroy loses playoff to Fitzpatrick, wins Race to Dubai

Rory McIlroy loses playoff to Matt Fitzpatrick, wins Race to Dubai

Rory McIlroy recorded an eagle on the 72nd hole to force a playoff before falling to Matt Fitzpatrick at the World Tour Championship on Sunday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Adam Schenk outlasts brutal winds in Bermuda for first career win

Stewart Cink defeats Steven Alker to hoist the Charles Schwab Cup

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Linn Grant fires final-round 65, earns title at The Annika

Paige Spiranac involved in cheating controversy during Internet Invitational

Golf News / BBC Sport / November 16

McIlroy finds the water as Fitzpatrick wins play-off in Dubai

Matt Fitzpatrick wins the DP World Tour Championship, while Rory McIlroy earns his seventh Race to Dubai title after dramatic final play-off.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 15

Rory McIlroy shares lead at DP World Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy birdied three of his last five holes Saturday to grab a share of the lead entering the final round of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Golf News / HITC / November 15

Rory McIlroy’s tough day in Dubai highlights his growing edge over Scottie Scheffler ahead of 2026 season

Scottie Scheffler was ranked ahead of Rory McIlroy for most of 2025. It was a year in which McIlroy won three times on the PGA Tour and once on the DP World Tour.

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Golf News / HITC / November 14

PGA Tour pro names the standout between Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler since 2021

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are currently ranked first and second in the world. The four-time major winner Scheffler and 2025 Masters champion McIlroy have clearly been the standout players in recent years, though Tommy Fleetwood is starting to enter that conversation as well.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 14

Nicolai Hojgaard up by 3 at DP World Tour Championship

Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard carded a bogey-free second round of 7-under 65 on Friday to take a three-shot lead at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

McIlroy Credits Patience as He Stays in the Dubai Title Hunt

Rory McIlroy has revealed that he has had to be patient as he continues his hunt for the Dubai title. The 36-year-old recently had an award named after him by the DP World Tour, and he is currently on track for a fourth consecutive Race to Dubai title, where eight other members of Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup team are also vying for glory.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / November 13

The DP World Tour's Rory McIlroy Award: A Fitting Tribute or Premature Honor?

The DP World Tour made headlines this week with the announcement of a new annual trophy: the Rory McIlroy Award. It'll recognize excellence in major championships, going to the DP World Tour member who performs best across all four majors each season.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 13

Michael Kim leads in Dubai, Rory McIlroy outplays Marco Penge

Michael Kim recorded an 8-under-par 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / November 12

The Stage is Set: Dubai Delivers Drama as Season Finale Beckons

The desert sun will shine on one of golf's most compelling narratives this week as the DP World Tour Championship brings the curtain down on a remarkable 2025 season.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

Rory McIlroy Going Global In Coming Years

For Rory McIlroy, 2025 was truly his year. He managed to accomplish the career grand slam with his win at the Masters Tournament. Now on the DP World

Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / November 11

DP World Tour names annual major championship golf award after Rory McIlory

Not many professional golfers had a better 2025 season than Rory McIlroy. After winning The Masters for the very first time and completing the career Grand Slam, McIlroy followed up by helping win the Ryder Cup for Team Europe.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Move Over Tiger? Rory McIlroy Gets His Own DP World Tour Award

The DP World Tour has announced the launch of a new award named after Europe’s Ryder Cup hero, Rory McIlroy. The DP World Tour will present the award from the 2026 season onward to honour McIlroy as Europe’s first-ever Career Grand Slam winner.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / November 9

McIlroy's Record-Tying 62 Sets Up Dubai Showdown

Rory McIlroy may not have won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, but his stunning final-round 62 at Yas Links on Sunday has put him in the driver's seat heading into next week's season finale at the DP World Tour Championship.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 6

Lee Westwood takes jab at Rory McIlroy over LIV Golf comments

Lee Westwood offered a parting shot in Rory McIlroy's direction after the latter labeled LIV Golf's recent rule change as "peculiar." Speaking on talkSport's Breakfast Show on Thursday, Westwood addressed the upstart circuit's decision to move to a 72-hole format.

Golf News / FirstSportz / November 6

Rory McIlroy Reveals Receiving Apology Mail from PGA CEO Following 2025 Ryder Cup Abuse

This week, Rory McIlroy will be in action at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Ahead of this tournament, the 5-time major champion revealed receiving an apology email from the PGA CEO regarding the abuse he received during the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

Rory McIlroy Questions LIV Golf’s Move to 72 Holes

Rory McIlroy has questioned LIV Golf’s decision to expand its events to 72 holes. The Northern Irishman, one of the most vocal critics of the Saudi-backed league, has described the move as “peculiar.” McIlroy says he doesn’t believe in LIV’s decision to mirror the traditional format used on the PGA Tour.

Golf News / Yardbarker / November 5

'A lovely email': Rory McIlroy receives long-overdue Ryder Cup apology

American fans repeatedly heckled Rory McIlroy at the Ryder Cup in September, hurling personal taunts and shouting at crucial moments as he stood over shots.

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Golf News / Field Level Media / November 5

Rory McIlroy calls LIV Golf's move to 72 holes 'peculiar'

LIV Golf's move to 72-hole events beginning in 2026 has been widely speculated as an attempt to gain Official World Golf Ranking points, but Rory McIlroy isn't convinced that it will have the desired effect if that's the case.