Rory McIlroy won the World Tour Championship in Dubai to finish the season as Europe’s number one golfer. The Northern Irish former world number one shot a six-under-par final round of 66 to finish on 21 under, one clear of England’s Andy Sullivan. The 26-year-old McIlroy retains his Race to Dubai title, the third time he has won it in four years. England’s Danny Willet finished tied for fourth in Dubai, and second to McIlroy in the season-long standings.

The victory was his fourth of the year and first since May, McIlroy having missed three tournaments including the British Open at St. Andrews after rupturing ankle ligaments while playing soccer in July. McIlroy’s 12th tour title means the 26-year-old also retained the Race to Dubai, formerly known as the Order of Merit and given to Europe’s top money earner. He was also victorious in 2012 and 2014.

South Africa’s Branden Grace (67) was third on 273, while compatriot Charl Schwartzel (69) was one of six players tied on 275.