Rory McIlroy uses 'added incentive' to hold off Patrick Reed (who else?) in dramatic Dubai finish

McIlroy comes out on top of bitter rival Reed in Dubai

DUBAI: Rory McIlroy prevailed in a nail-biting finish over Patrick Reed, the man he “prefers not to acknowledge” after a spat between the two, in the rain-delayed $9 million Dubai Desert Classic on Monday. It was the first time McIlroy has won the first start of his new season and is his 15th DP World Tour victory in 231 starts. It was also his third Dubai Desert Classic

Rory McIlroy comes out on top of bitter rival Patrick Reed in Dubai

Rory McIlroy beats rival Patrick Reed in thrilling Dubai finish

Rory McIlroy held off a brilliant challenge from Patrick Reed to win the Hero Dubai Desert Classic for a third time in dramatic circumstances.

Rory McIlroy makes statement win in Dubai over rival Patrick Reed

Northern Irishman makes final flourish to see off challenge of LIV golfer

Rory McIlroy basks in ‘sweet’ victory over teegate rival Patrick Reed

McIlroy made a birdie on the 18th to beat the American Reed by a single stroke and claim the Dubai Desert Classic following a rancorous week

Rory McIlroy uses 'added incentive' to hold off Patrick Reed (who else?) in dramatic Dubai finish

With a birdie-birdie finish, Rory McIlroy ended a trying week at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic by beating the rival who helped made it so