Record equalling fifth Rolex Series win for Hatton

Tyrrell Hatton battled against overnight leader Daniel Hillier all day and closed with a 69 featuring five birdies and two bogeys to reach 15-under and win the Hero Dubai Desert Classic by one shot.

The Englishman brings his Rolex Series win tally to five, equalling the record held by Spain’s Jon Rahm.

“It feels amazing,” said Hatton. “I said earlier in the week, this is one of the events that you would like to have on your CV. It’s such an iconic event for the DP World Tour.

“To add my name to the list of the amazing champions that have been before me, and to have my name on that trophy now, it’s a dream come true.

“I’m not going to lie, I was pretty nervous on the back nine to be honest. I guess I just maybe wanted it a bit too much.

“I knew the position I was in, and a little bit scruffy down the last. But yeah, to see that putt go in felt amazing. Just so happy to win.”

New Zealand’s Hillier made three bogeys and recorded a 71 to finish second at 14-under.

“It’s bittersweet, that’s for sure,” said Hillier. “I didn’t have my best today obviously but I fought hard all day, just barely gave myself a chance down the stretch.

“Hats off to Tyrrell. He was pretty solid down the stretch there. He’s class. Well done to him.”

England’s Laurie Canter made a single bogey and carded a 68 to finish third at 13-under followed a shot behind in fourth by Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy and Denmark’s Niklas Norgaard who both signed for a 66.

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