The Ryder Cup star began the final round one shot behind Hillier but delivered a composed three-under-par 69 to finish at 15 under par at the Emirates Golf Club. Hillier closed with a 71 to take second place on 14 under, while Laurie Canter’s 68 earned him third on 13 under.

“It feels amazing,” said Hatton. “This is one of those events you dream of winning. To see my name alongside such iconic champions is truly a dream come true. It wasn’t easy out there, especially on the back nine. I was nervous and perhaps wanted it a little too much, but I’m thrilled to come out on top.”

Hatton gained momentum early with a birdie on the second hole, thanks to a fortunate bounce from the rough. Hillier briefly reclaimed the lead with a birdie at the third, but a bogey at the fifth allowed Hatton to leapfrog ahead. The Englishman extended his lead to two shots with a birdie at the sixth.

Hatton’s luck held on the seventh, where his tee shot stopped inches from the water. He managed an up-and-down for par, while both he and Hillier birdied the 10th to maintain the tension. Hillier’s birdie at the 11th narrowed Hatton’s lead to one, but Hatton remained steady despite a dropped shot on the 12th, with Hillier unable to capitalise.

The battle turned gritty as both players failed to convert birdie opportunities on the 13th and scrambled for pars on the 15th. Hatton took control with a tap-in birdie on the 16th after a superb wedge approach, setting the stage for a nerve-wracking finish on the 18th.

Hillier’s birdie from nine feet put pressure on Hatton, who faced a five-footer to seal the win. Hatton made no mistake, converting the putt to secure his fifth Rolex Series title.

Reflecting on his performance, Hillier said: “It’s bittersweet. I didn’t play my best, but I fought hard. Hats off to Tyrrell; he was solid under pressure and deserves the win.”

Elsewhere, Japan’s Keita Nakajima delivered a spectacular finish with an albatross on the par-five 18th. Rory McIlroy also impressed, carding a 66 to finish tied fourth at 12 under, marking his 11th consecutive top-ten finish in the event, a streak dating back to his 2009 victory.