Rory McIlroy took home a cheque for €405,000 after finishing joint fourth at the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday. The Holywood man produced a stunning final round as he recorded a six-under-par 66, which took him to 12 under for the week.

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If Rory McIlroy is to emulate the history of the likes of Ernie Els and Sir Nick Faldo, he will have to repeat his own history here at the Desert Classic.