Rory McIlroy has capped off a tumultuous year with another win in Dubai and another title as Europe's No. 1 player.

Rasmus Hojgaard delivered a stunning finish to win the Irish Open and hand Rory McIlroy more heartache.

Nicolai Hojgaard has claimed the biggest title of his career after running off five straight birdies down the stretch to overhaul Tommy Fleetwood and win the season-ending World Tour Championship on the European tour.

The Florida swing on the PGA Tour resumes with the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.