The defending champion damaged his lob wedge prior to his third round at Emirates GC, but was still able to fire a three-under-par score in Dubai

Rory McIlroy may be seven shots back going into the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, but the defending champion believes he still has every chance of securing win No. 5 at the tournament

The Dubai Desert Classic carried a huge prize fund of $9 million (€8,766,694) and 8,000 Race to Dubai points, with champ Hatton claiming the first prize of $1,530,000 (€1,490,338). McIlroy and Moller shared $831,600 ( €810,000), meaning they walked away with a cool €405,000 each, reports Belfast Live.

Daniel Hillier of New Zealand 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.

Daniel Hillier of New Zealand has birdied the final two holes to shoot 2-under 70 and take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic.

England's Tyrrell Hatton clinched a dramatic one-shot victory at the Dubai Desert Classic, edging out New Zealand's Daniel Hillier to claim his fifth Rolex Series title. The win propelled Hatton to eighth in the world rankings and sent him to the top of the European Ryder Cup qualifying charts.

The Dubai Desert Classic carried a huge prize fund of $9 million (£7,396,452) and 8,000 Race to Dubai points, with champ Hatton claiming the first prize of $1,530,000 (£1,257,396). McIlroy and Moller shared $831,600 (£683,432), meaning they walked away with a cool £341,716 each.

Rory McIlroy kickstarts his 2025 season this week at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, live on Sky Sports, with the defending champion immediately having the opportunity to create history.

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Tyrrell Hatton fended off Daniel Hillier in a thrilling finish to the Dubai Desert Classic; Rory McIlroy fights back to claim fourth in a rollercoaster final round; watch the conclusion of The American Express from 4.

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