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Tommy Fleetwood Emerges Winner as Rory McIlroy Suffers Nasty Choke; Clinches 7th DP World Tour Title

Published 01/14/2024, 7:14 AM EST

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The results of the 2024 Dubai Invitation are finally out. The final round of this event undoubtedly grabbed the keen interest of the golf fraternity as it featured a cutthroat competition between golf world giants like Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, and also Thriston Lawrence. Interestingly, after four days of determination, the fate of the inaugural winner has now been sealed.

It is Tommy Fleetwood who has colored the hall of fame of the DP World Tour event with his colors. The golf sensation shot a mind-blowing total score of 19 under par to win a hefty sum of $425,000 out of the prize money purse of a total of $2.5 million! Fleetwood will not just walk away with a pocket full of money but will also earn a heavy sum of Race to Dubai points.

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Next in line from the English professional golfer was the all-powerful Rory McIlroy, who shot a total of 18 under par, and Thriston Lawrence, who was defeated to win the star-studded event. The ending was surely a big surprise to all golf fans, as many feared a possible playoff, counting on the intense competition during the concluding holes. No one saw this coming!

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What went down in the final moments of the 2024 Dubai Invitational?

The burning competition led to a desert duel between Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy in Dubai. For a good amount of time, it was suspected that as the duo progressed in the final moments of the 2024 Dubai Invitational, a tie-breaking playoff would be the need of the hour.

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Thriston Lawrence’s momentary rise to the first position fueled the already burning fire of confusion and whataboutery. However, Tommy Fleetwood’s swift performance at the 18th hole by shooting a birdie sealed the deal for his 7th DP World Tour win.

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Interestingly, this came as a big shock for many McIlroy fans, who were hoping for him to start this season with a win in his bag. After a sweep start and a determined race, the golf pro had to accept defeat at the hands of destiny, thanks to fate and Tommy Fleetwood’s master performance.

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I, Daiemah Malik, have loved writing for as long as I can remember. It started with practicing poetry in front of the mirror, eventually translating into my passion for writing at EssentiallySports. The values that the sport of golf has instilled in my writing are truly incomparable, and because of it, writing currently tops my to-do list on a dull day, coming over even my love for indulging in spirited debates on anything and everything, including my hidden forte, politics.
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