Jon Rahm won the DP World Tour Championship by two shots but Matt Fitzpatrick’s struggles ensured McIlroy claimed the Harry Vardon Trophy
But McIlroy finished the season top of the DP World rankings after Matt Fitzpatrick, his only rival for the Harry Vardon Trophy, blew up around the turn. June’s US Open champion needed to win and for McIlroy to not finish runner-up; or to finish second and the Northern Irishman to be outside the top seven.
McIlroy did not need any of the fireworks of the previous day, when he powered himself into contention with a 65. While he could have tied Rahm on 20 under had he eagled the last, McIlroy could only manage par for a 68, which included six birdies and four bogeys, to finish fourth.
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