Rory McIlroy ‘only’ 9 shots back

Rory McIlroy faces massive deficit in Dubai, can he come back and shock everyone again?
Although Rory McIlroy has not played well in his first tournament of 2025, he is certainly not out of it at the halfway point.
Rory McIlroy ‘only’ nine shots back as he chases history at Dubai Desert Classic
If Rory McIlroy is to emulate the history of the likes of Ernie Els and Sir Nick Faldo, he will have to repeat his own history here at the Desert Classic.
Rory McIlroy believes he still has 'a decent chance' of retaining Hero Dubai Desert Classic crown despite being eight shots behind
After starting with an opening round of 70, McIlroy gained another stroke after carding a 71, meaning he is three-under par for the tournament. With McIlroy predicting testing conditions at Emirates Golf Club over the weekend,
Hero Dubai Desert Classic: Ewen Ferguson in second-round lead after bizarre finish with Rory McIlroy nine adrift
Three-time DP World Tour victor Ewen Ferguson the halfway leader in Dubai after remarkable final hole; defending champion Rory McIlroy nine adrift; watch the final two rounds on Saturday and Sunday on Sky Sports Golf,
Upset at Dubai Desert Classic as Ewen Ferguson Leads Amid Struggles from Big Names
Ewen Ferguson took the spotlight at the Dubai Desert Classic, leading after the second round. Ranked No. 141, Ferguson edged ahead after an advantageous shot at the 18th hole. Meanwhile, top-ranked stars Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland missed the cut,
Rory McIlroy targets another weekend charge in Dubai after cold putter leaves him off the pace
Rory McIlroy struggled with a cold putter but believes he can still win a record fifth Hero Dubai Desert Classic and his third in a row. The world number three made just 39 feet of putts in a one-under 71 to go into the weekend nine shots behind Scot Ewen Ferguson on the three-under.
Rahm misses cut, McIlroy struggles and Ferguson gets lucky break to lead at Dubai Desert Classic
Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland have missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic
Rory McIlroy barely makes cut as Jon Rahm misses at Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Jon Rahm missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic. Ewen Ferguson was taking full advantage.

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'Frustrated' McIlroy Nine Shots Off Dubai Pace, Rahm Misses Cut
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Ewen Ferguson leads Hero Dubai Desert Classic; Jon Rahm misses cut by 2 after shooting 77
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9 Big Names To Miss The Dubai Desert Classic Cut
The Dubai Desert Classic featured a strong field before the opening round, but a number of top names will not be involved at ...
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Man Utd fan Rory McIlroy attends match of European giants as he visits famous stadium
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‘Pretty scrappy’ start for defending champion Rory McIlroy in Dubai
Defending champion Rory McIlroy had to settle for a “scrappy” opening round of 70 in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Seeking a ...
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McIlroy hits 'scrappy' two-under first round on Dubai return
Rory McIlroy got his 2025 season under way with a two-under-par 70 first round at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday.