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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 third straight win at Emirates Golf Club, McIlroy carded four birdies and two bogeys to lie five shots off the lead shared by American amateur David Ford,
This American amateur is tied for first-round lead in Dubai and beating Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm
David Ford was playing like one of the best amateurs in the world at the end of 2024. It's no surprise he starts 2025 on top of the leaderboard.
US amateur David Ford upstages McIlroy and Rahm to share lead in Dubai
A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the European tour has upstaged Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and many of the world's top players at the Dubai Desert Classic to take a share of the first-round clubhouse lead.
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 top players at the Dubai Desert Classic .
U.S. amateur David Ford sinks 40-footer, shares lead in Dubai
University of North Carolina senior David Ford made the most of his first trip outside the United States. The No. 6-ranked amateur in the world shares the lead at 7-under in the Dubai Desert Classic following a memorable first round highlighted by a 40-foot eagle putt and a run of five consecutive birdies at Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club.

Hero Dubai Desert Classic, Round 1

Dubai Desert Classic 2025 LIVE: Tee times, field, leaderboard and how to follow as McIlroy and Rahm headline Rolex Series event
Reigning Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy gets his 2025 DP World Tour season up and running at the prestigious Hero Dubai ...
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Desert Classic is a celebration of Dubai's rise as a global golf destination, says Andrade
For those fortunate enough to call Emirates Golf Club home, the excitement is palpable - and for reigning Club Captain Joseph ...
McIlroy makes ‘pretty scrappy’ return in Dubai... while an Aussie is on fire!
Northern Irishman McIlroy won the season-ending DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in November for his third ...
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.
Ben Coley's golf betting tips: Dubai Desert Classic preview and best bets
Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard have both taken down Rory McIlroy before, and Ben Coley is backing the twins to prove among his ...
How to watch Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm at the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Rory McIlroy is making his 2025 debut in the desert. He will be joined by Jon Rahm, Akshay Bhatia, Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick ...
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Peter Cowen's Classic Diary: McIlroy’s record at Emirates Golf Club makes him the one to beat
a Rolex Series Event on the DP World Tour and the 2024-25 Race to Dubai. The tournament will be held over the Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club from Thursday, 16th to Sunday, 19th January ...
'Scrappy' stary for Rory McIlroy in Hero Dubai Classic as Northern Ireland star seeks third straight win at Emirates Golf Club
Defending champion Rory McIlroy had to settle for a “scrappy” opening round of 70 in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.