Rory McIlroy has secured his sixth Race to Dubai title after Thriston Lawrence's performance at the DP World Tour Championship fell short. The South African was the only player who had a chance to overtake McIlroy for the title, but he finished in the midfield, allowing McIlroy to clinch the top spot in the season rankings. To achieve this milestone, McIlroy only needed to finish in the top 11 at the Jumeirah Golf Estates. With Lawrence unable to secure a victory in Dubai, McIlroy's position was solidified. This latest triumph places him level with the legendary Seve Ballesteros on the all-time list for Race to Dubai titles.

Rory McIlroy has expressed optimism that Donald Trump's potential return to the White House could facilitate peace talks between traditional golf tours and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). The Northern Irish golfer even proposed that Elon Musk might play a role in the ongoing discussions regarding a merger in the golf world. There has been speculation that a Trump victory in the upcoming U.S. presidential election could positively impact the golf landscape. Trump has established business ties with Saudi Arabia and LIV Golf, which is funded by the PIF, and has previously hosted events for the PGA Tour. McIlroy believes that Trump's influence could help bridge the divide in the sport, while he also lauded Musk as "the smartest man in the world," hinting at the potential for innovative solutions in resolving the ongoing tensions within the golf community.