- Tyrrell Hatton was victorious in the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic
- The win will help his chances of being a part of Team Europe’s Ryder Cup squad
Tyrrell Hatton held off Daniel Hillier to win the Dubai Desert Classic by a stroke on Sunday and the financial rewards will be huge.
Overnight leader Hillier birdied the last to put pressure on his playing partner but Hatton held his nerve to hole his par putt from seven feet and secure the win.
Hatton shot a three under 69 in the final round to finish 15 under overall to edge Hillier (71) and fellow Englishman Laurie Canter (68) in third, another shot back.
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic carries a £7.4m purse in 2025, with £1.26m going to the champion.
Hatton’s victory also had some added importance in terms of Ryder Cup qualification with the Englishman gaining some vital points.
He expected to move to the top of the European team’s points list after the Dubai win and to No 8 on the World Golf Rankings.
Tyrrell Hatton held off Daniel Hillier to win the Dubai Desert Classic by a stroke on Sunday
Hatton shot a three under 69 in the final round to finish 15 under overall to edge Hillier
‘This event and the four majors are massive for me to try earn as many points be an automatic qualifier,’ Hatton said. ‘This is a big step in the right direction.’
His opportunities to earn points will be limited this year due to his LIV loyalties but the victory in Dubai will no doubt increase his chances of making it into Luke Donald’s team.
‘It feels amazing. I said earlier in the week this is one of the events you want to have on your CV. It’s such an iconic event on the DP World Tour,’ said Hatton, who competes in the LIV Golf League.
‘To add my name to the list of amazing champions before me, to have my name on that trophy is a dream come true.
‘I was pretty nervous on the back nine. I guess I wanted it a little bit too much. I knew the position I was in. A bit scruffy on the last but to see that putt go in felt amazing. I’m just so happy to win.’
