Rory McIlroy ‘only’ 9 shots back

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 ‘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.
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,
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,
Dubai Desert Classic: Rory McIlroy cuts out the noise as he returns to happy hunting ground
Rory McIlroy’s twin wins at the Emirates Golf Club in the past two years could scarcely have evoked more contrasting responses. When he defended his Hero Dubai Desert Classic title last year, he was a picture of contentment.
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,
UPDATE 2-European Tour Hero Dubai Desert Classic Scores
Scores from the European Tour Hero Dubai Desert Classic on Friday5Ross Fisher (England)713Jorge Campillo (Spain)75Matthias Schwab (Austria)722Yuto Katsuragawa (Japan)703Darius Van Driel (Netherlands)7
Dubai Desert Classic adds mental fitness zone for golfers
PGA Tour player Grayson Murray took his own life, hours after withdrawing from a tournament in Texas. The incident shook the sport, highlighting the mental health challenges facing some of the world’s top players.
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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Rory McIlroy 'frustrated,' aims for DP World Tour history in Dubai
Rory McIlroy is not playing at the level we have come to expect, but has precedence to lean on at the Hero Desert Dubai ...
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Watch The Dubai Desert Classic: Live Streams, TV Channels, Schedule As Rory McIlroy Makes 2025 Debut In DP World Tour Rolex Series Event
Rory McIlroy makes his 2025 debut in the DP World Tour event – here are all the details on how to watch the 2025 Hero Dubai ...
UNC senior David Ford upstages Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm to share lead in Dubai
A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the DP World Tour upstaged Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and many of the world’s ...
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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 ...
Tyrrell Hatton reveals ‘iconic’ edge at DP World Tour’s Dubai Desert Classic
Tyrell Hatton is among several elite golfers playing this week at the DP World Tour’s Dubai Desert Classic. He was joined by ...
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The Peter Cowen Diary: Ewen Ferguson calms nerves with early birdie to lead Dubai charge
As ‘Moving Day’ looms at Dubai Desert Classic, Dubai’s very own star sets the pace while marquee names prepare to climb the ...
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Rory forever, until proven otherwise
Rory McIlroy has signed rounds of 70 and 71 strokes in the first two rounds of the Dubai Desert Classic. These are not ...
Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm applaud LIV Golf’s hiring Scott O’Neill as new CEO
Despite being on opposite sides of the issue, McIlroy and Rahm both expressed positive opinions about LIV Golf’s new CEO.