Fitzpatrick claimed his third DP World Tour Championship title while McIlroy sealed his fourth successive Race to Dubai crown
Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick gave the European season a fitting send off with arguably the best finale we have witnessed at a DP World Tour Championship.
McIlroy's eagle to force a play-off, similar to what he did en route to winning the Irish Open in September, was in keeping with this sensational Masters-winning season. Fitzpatrick confirmed his welcome return to form with his first victory in two years.
Their performances in pipping a gaggle of victorious Ryder Cup team-mates show the European game is in rude health. But what about the DP World Tour (DPWT) and men's professional golf in general after a thrilling year inside the ropes?
There are still a host of questions regarding the future. The sport remains fractured since the arrival of the breakaway LIV Golf league in 2022.
