Rory McIlroy made a big move in his pursuit of a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai crown as he successfully defended his title at the Masters Tournament.
The Northern Irishman became a six-time Major winner on Sunday, joining Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as the fourth back-to-back champion at Augusta National.
With his victory, he climbed to second on the Race to Dubai Rankings Delivered by DP World – a jump of 47 places on the standings.
McIlroy, 36, has won the Harry Vardon Trophy as the European Number One in each of the last four years and will match Colin Montgomerie's haul if he seals the season-long title again.
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Patrick Reed, a two-time winner this season, continues to set the pace at the top of the Rankings, having finished in a tie for 12th at the year's opening Major Championship.
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McIlroy was making his fourth start on the 2025-26 Race to Dubai, having played the Crown Australian Open, Dubai Invitational - where he finished tied third - and Hero Dubai Desert Classic so far this season.
He is confirmed to play at the Genesis Scottish Open, Amgen Irish Open, BMW PGA Championship and DP World India Championship, while he will be targeting more Race to Dubai points on the Major stage at the US PGA Championship, U.S. Open and The Open.
Kristoffer Reitan was the only player to make a move in the top 20 on the Race to Dubai Rankings, climbing three places to 14th after finishing tied 41st on his Masters debut.
Tyrrell Hatton enjoyed a strong final day at Augusta, carding a second 66 of the week to finish tied third and haul himself to 25th from 146th on the Race to Dubai.
However, it was Justin Rose who made the biggest move on the Rankings as he moved straight to 30th by finishing alongside his fellow Englishman in the top five as he came up just short in his bid for an elusive first Green Jacket.
Elsewhere, Ryan Gerard - one of nine DP World Tour members making their Masters bow - rose to 35th, Shane Lowry to 43rd, Adam Scott to 45th and Viktor Hovland to 52nd among other notable moves.
To watch Rory McIlroy live on the DP World Tour, click here to buy your tickets. The six-time Major champion is confirmed to play at the Genesis Scottish Open, Amgen Irish Open, BMW PGA Championship and DP World India Championship.
