{
  "id": 20107438,
  "title": "Race to Dubai permutations: If Tyrrell Hatton wins, where does Rory McIlroy need to finish to make history?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/race-to-dubai-permutations-if-tyrrell-hatton-wins-where-does-rory",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/11/15/race-to-dubai-permutations-if-tyrrell-hatton-wins-where-does-rory-mcilroy-need-to-finish-to-make-history/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As fans prepare for the final round of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates, a fascinating race unfolds to determine Rory McIlroy's path to breaking the record for the most Race to Dubai titles. McIlroy is just one win away from equalling Colin Montgomerie's record of eight titles, currently held by Chacarra.\n\nStarting the penultimate round tied for the lead, McIlroy faltered on Saturday, while Chacarra surged ahead. Meanwhile, McIlroy's playing partner, Tyrrell Hatton, has been stretching the gap as he pursues his first DP World Tour Championship title.\n\nWith 2,000 points up for grabs at the season finale, McIlroy needs a win to secure the Race to Dubai title, regardless of Chacarra's final position. Should Hatton emerge victorious, McIlroy must finish in second place to leapfrog Chacarra. Anything short of second place, and McIlroy cannot surpass Chacarra in the rankings.",
  "summary": "The majority of fans heading to Jumeirah Golf Estates this week might have anticipated seeing history made. Rory McIlroy is on the brink of his eighth Race to Dubai title, which would match the record of Colin Montgomerie. He started the DP World Tour Championship knowing that a fourth win in the season-ending tournament would guarantee him the order of merit title. He looked good for doing just…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}