The 37-year-old Northern Irishman shot a bogey-free 67 to hold off Spain's Eugenio Chacarra and finish as Europe's top golfer for the year. Although Tyrrell Hatton cruised to a five-shot victory to win the DP World Tour Championship tournament, McIlroy earned enough points to match the historic tour standard. McIlroy noted that the achievement carried special significance because he grew up watching Colin Montgomerie and first played alongside him on tour back in 2008.
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McIlroy has now matched Colin Montgomerie's all-time record of eight European Tour Order…: McIlroy has now matched Colin Montgomerie's all-time record of eight European Tour Order of Merit crowns.
The season-long victory represents McIlroy's fifth consecutive European Tour crown alongs…: The season-long victory represents McIlroy's fifth consecutive European Tour crown alongside his second career green jacket.
The achievement fulfilled a personal promise to his father, who spent two months recoveri…: The achievement fulfilled a personal promise to his father, who spent two months recovering in the hospital.
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Nov 15 : Rory McIlroy secured a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title on Sunday, matching Colin Montgomerie's mark for the most Order of Merit victories in European Tour history before dedicating the achievement to his recovering father.
The 37-year-old Northern Irishman carded a bogey-free 67 to seal a fifth consecutive Race to Dubai crown, edging Spain's Eugenio Chacarra in the season-long standings.
Englishman Tyrrell Hatton, meanwhile, cruised to a five-shot victory at the DP World Tour Championship.
The latest crown capped another fine year for McIlroy, who successfully defended his Masters title at Augusta National in April to secure a second green jacket and further cement his place among the game's greats.
"I don't really know what to say. Winning eight Order of Merits was never really in my list of goals when I was growing up," McIlroy told Sky Sports.
"I remember Monty (Montgomerie) being a stalwart of the European Tour. Going to watch him at the World Match Play at Wentworth over the years, I remember playing with him for the first time at the London Club…
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