Rory McIlroy, 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.
Rory McIlroy makes ‘scrappy’ start at Dubai Desert Classic as amateur takes share of lead
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, Portugal’s Ricardo Gouveia and Australian David Micheluzzi.
Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington and Tom McKibbin five off the pace after the opening round of Dubai Desert Classic
RORY McIlroy began his hunt for a record fifth Hero Dubai Desert Classic title with a decent opening round of 70. The world number three described his performance as “scrappy” as he sits
Rory McIlroy five off Hero Dubai Desert Classic lead after firing 70 in opening round at Emirates GC
Rory McIlroy begins title defence with opening-round 70; Tom McKibbin also five shots off the lead amid LIV Golf links; Ricardo Gouveia and David Micheluzzi with clubhouse lead after opening-round 65s;
McIlroy, Harrington and McKibbin five shots off early lead at Dubai Desert Classic
RORY MCILROY, PÁDRAIG Harrington and Tom McKibbin all sit five shots off the early lead at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. The trio carded opening rounds of two-under 70 at Emirates Golf Club. That leaves them five off the early lead shared by Portugal’s Ricardo Gouveia and David Micheluzzi of Australia.
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,
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.
UPDATE 2-European Tour Hero Dubai Desert Classic Scores
Scores from the European Tour Hero Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday -7 David Ford (USA) 65 Ricardo Gouveia (Portugal) 65 David Micheluzzi (Australia) 65 -6 Guido Migliozzi (Italy) 66 -5 Jason Scrivene
U.S. amateur David Ford tied for lead at star-studded Dubai Desert Classic
David Ford, a 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the European tour, 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 Thursday.
Golf: Dubai Desert Classic First Round Scores
Leading first round scores on Thursday in the DP World Tour Hero Dubai Desert Classic, Emirates GC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Gbr & Irl unless stated, Par 72):
Highlights: Hero Dubai Desert Classic, Round 1
Relive the best shots and biggest moments from Round 1 action at the DP World Tour's Hero Dubai Desert Classic, taking place at Emirates Golf Club.
UNC senior David Ford upstages Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm to share lead in Dubai
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Holder McIlroy five behind after opening Dubai 70
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The Dubai Desert Classic betting preview: odds, predictions and tips
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