Henrik Stenson tops European Tour’s money list in Race to Dubai triumph
None of his challengers could replace him on the final day of the DP World Tour Championship, which was won by England’s Matthew Fitzpatrick
Sweden’s Henrik Stenson has won European Tour’s Order Of Merit for the second time after none of his challengers could replace him at the top of the money list on the final day of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai on Sunday.
The title caps a special year for the 40-year-old, who claimed his maiden major title at the British Open in July as well as a silver medal at golf’s first showing at the Olympics for 112 years.
“It’s been an amazing year. I didn’t think I was going to be able to top 2013 but I think, as a whole, I think I have done that,” said Stenson, referring to the year of his first Race to Dubai win.
He added while he had not played consistently throughout the year, “at the right times I’ve played some great golf”.
The 22-year-old Englishman completed a remarkable year in which he represented Europe in the Ryder Cup within two years of turning professional, and backed it up by winning the season-ending championship.