Rory McIlroy heaped praise on Dubai Desert Classic winner Tyrrell Hatton - because the Englishman "doesn't give a flying fig."

England's Tyrrell Hatton clinched a dramatic one-shot victory at the Dubai Desert Classic, edging out New Zealand's Daniel Hillier to claim his fifth Rolex Series title. The win propelled Hatton to eighth in the world rankings and sent him to the top of the European Ryder Cup qualifying charts.

Tyrrell Hatton posted an impressive final round to secure victory at the Dubai Desert Classic, while Rory McIlroy's late charge saw the County Down man finish in a tie for fourth place.