The Northern Irishman failed to overtake Tyrrell Hatton who held the lead and deservedly celebrated at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
Tyrrell Hatton has been praised by Rory McIlroy for not caring what people think. The English golfer banked crucial Ryder Cup points after overcoming strong criticism to win the Dubai Desert Classic at the weekend.
TYRELL HATTON was warned for smashing a tee box on his way to winning the Dubai Desert Classic. McIlroy praised Hatton for not “giving a flying fig what anyone else thinks” about his temper
Daniel Hillier birdied the final two holes to shoot 2-under 70 on Saturday and take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic.
Rory McIlroy and Tom McKibbin mounted final-round challenges but couldn't stop LIV Golf's Tyrrell Hatton from claiming his fifth Rolex Series win with a one-shot victory in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
He does not give a flying fig what anyone thinks of him, he has balls and is a massive asset for our Ryder Cup team.” So Rory McIlroy provided the perfect summation of Tyrrell Hatton as the Englishman with the hot head put on an ice-cool display to win the Dubai Desert Classic and move back into the world’s top 10.
Tyrrell Hatton posted an impressive final round to secure victory at the Dubai Desert Classic, while Rory McIlroy's late charge saw the County Down man finish in a tie for fourth place.
LIV Golf ace Tyrell Hatton claimed his eight DP World Tour title on Sunday morning at the Dubai Desert Classic. The win was the Englishman’s fifth Rolex Series title win after he carded a
Rory McIlroy knows what Tyrrell Hatton can do, and the Englishman's Dubai win was further evidence he'll be an "asset" in the Ryder Cup
Jon Rahm missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic. Ewen Ferguson was taking full advantage.
"He has his systems and ways he practices and he does a really good job at that. And he also doesn't give a flying fig what anyone else thinks.."