Rory McIlroy, who was also part of this tournament, had only words of praise for the Englishman, stressing that his consistency is the most important thing. Rory, on the other hand, puts special emphasis on Hatton's statements, feeling that it is a great thing that Hatton does not care about the criticism and opinions of others.

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

Tyrrell Hatton was in superb form to win the Dubai Desert Classic and secure his place in the Ryder Cup rankings.

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.

RORY McILROY benefitted from a six figure pay day following the Dubai Desert Classic. The Northern Irishman relinquished the title he had won the previous two years after finishing joint-fourth.

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.

From local talent shining on the big stage to Rory McIlroy's dramatic final day charge, we break down the top lessons from the 2025 edition of the Hero Dubai Desert

Rory McIlroy confirmed that he would return to the Amgen Irish Open, which would take place at the K Club from September 4 to 7.

Eighth career success on the DP World Tour, the fifth in a Rolex Series event, for Tyrrell Hatton. The Englishman, in the United Arab Emirates, won, with a total of 273 (71 65 68 69, -15), the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

Six-time Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy will be hoping to take a step closer to matching Colin Montgomerie’s record of eight Order of Merit wins when he returns to the site of his first professional victory on Irish soil for the Amgen Irish Open at The K Club from September 4-7.

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