McIlroy, Dubai Desert Classic and Jon Rahm

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 believes he still has 'a decent chance' of retaining Hero Dubai Desert Classic crown despite being eight shots behind
Rory McIlroy believes he still has a "decent chance" of defending his Hero Dubai Desert Classic crown despite being eight shots behind leader Ewen Ferguson.
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.
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.
Rory McIlroy looking for third consecutive win in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club
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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.
Dubai-based Ferguson grabs halfway lead at Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Thursday's opening round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic delivered an unexpected twist when a trio of underdogs stole the spotlight from marquee names like Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm to soar to the summit of the leaderboard after 18 holes.
Dubai Desert Classic: Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm upstaged by unlikely challengers on opening day
Given the field assembled for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic this week, it was always possible there would be players who break through the defences of the Majlis Course. The rough is malicious at Emirates Golf Club,
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 ...
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'Frustrated' Rory McIlroy miles off the pace after 36 in Dubai
Rory McIlroy finds himself nine shots off the lead at the halfway stage of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club.
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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 ...
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 ...
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Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2025: Course and current form stats
Emirates Golf Club stages the first Rolex Series event of 2025 The DP World Tour has arrived in Dubai for this week's Rolex Series event at Emirates Golf Club and Andy Swales has the ...
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Everything you need to know about the Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, said he’s thrilled to return to Dubai. He said: “I’m thrilled to be returning to the Emirates Golf Club for the 2025 event. This is a tournament I relish ...
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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 ...