Tommy Fleetwood Wins Dubai InvitationalRory McIlroy by One Shot
McIlroy's Critical Mistakes in Final Round Pave Way for Fleetwood's First Victory Since 2022
- Tommy Fleetwood won the Dubai Invitational, beating Rory McIlroy and Thriston Lawrence by one shot.
- McIlroy, who was in the lead, made critical mistakes in the final round, including a three-putt from two feet and a tee shot into the water on the 18th hole.
- This is Fleetwood's first victory since the Nedbank Golf Challenge in 2022, and his seventh overall on the DP World Tour.
- Despite his loss, McIlroy was positive, stating that he expected some 'sloppy mistakes' in his first tournament back and that he was happy for Fleetwood.
- Both McIlroy and Fleetwood are set to stay in the UAE to participate in next week's Dubai Desert Classic.
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