Sunday, 25 November 2012

McIlroy repels Rose's record charge to win in Dubai (Reuters)

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles at his girlfriend tennis player Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark as he poses with his trophy after the fourth and final round of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai November 25, 2012. REUTERS/Nikhil Monteiro

DUBAI (Reuters) - World number one Rory McIlroy picked up $2.33 million worth of desert treasure after repelling a record-breaking charge from Ryder Cup team mate Justin Rose to win the DP World Tour Championship on Sunday. Rose almost spiked the guns of the Northern Irishman, who shared the overnight lead with Luke Donald, when he carved two shots off the previous Earth course record with a breathtaking 10-under final round of 62 containing eight birdies and an eagle. The Englishman set his target early but U.S. ...




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