A visibly emotional Rory McIlroy secured his fourth worldwide win of 2024 at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, marking a historic achievement by matching Seve Ballesteros' record of six Race to Dubai Championships.

Despite some challenging moments on the back nine, including four dropped shots between holes 7 and 14, McIlroy's crucial birdie on the 16th hole set up his victory over Rasmus Hojgaard. His winning birdie putt on the 18th triggered an emotional response that went beyond typical victory celebrations.

In a tearful post-round interview, McIlroy reflected on matching Ballesteros' record: "Everyone knows what Seve means to European golf and to Ryder Cup players. In the European Ryder Cup locker room, all we have are quotes of Seve... He means so much to European golf and for me to be mentioned in the same breath, I'm very proud."

The victory provided a fitting conclusion to a year marked by both triumphs and challenges. While acknowledging that some might view his season through the lens of missed opportunities, McIlroy emphasized the personal significance of this win: "I think what I've learned is it doesn't have to be important for everyone else... I would think from an outside perspective, it mightn't be that meaningful... But just because it maybe isn't as important to them doesn't mean that it shouldn't be as important to me."

McIlroy ends 2024 with four victories, demonstrating his continued excellence at the highest level of professional golf. While some may remember this season for what could have been, his historic achievement in Dubai provides a positive foundation for the upcoming year.

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