Rory McIlroy claims Dubai Desert Classic title . Cements his status as world number one . Rory McIlroy completed his gun-to-tape victory in the Dubai Desert Classic Sunday to cement his position at the top of golf 's world rankings . The U.S. Open champion is the first player to win three majors in a calendar year since Tiger Woods won four at Augusta National Golf Club in 2001. McIlroy 's court case against former management company begins later this week .
Rory McIlroy claims Dubai Desert Classic title . Cements his status as world number one . The U.S. Open champion is the first player to win three majors in a calendar year since Tiger Woods won four at Augusta National Golf Club in 2001. McIlroy 's court case against former management company begins later this week .