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 '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 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.
Rory McIlroy survives 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.
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,
‘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,
'Frustrated' McIlroy Nine Shots Off Dubai Pace, Rahm Misses Cut
Rory McIlroy will need a spectacular weekend to win a third straight Dubai Desert Classic title after slipping nine shots ...
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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 ...
Gutted Rory McIlroy gives three-minute speech warning close friend to reverse $5m decision
Rory McIlroy gave a heartfelt public address to his friend Tom McKibbin warning him against moving to LIV Golf. McKibbin is ...
Rory McIlroy wins record fourth Seve Ballesteros Award as 2024 Player of the Year on DP World Tour
Rory McIlroy has won the Seve Ballesteros Award for the fourth time in his career. Voted by his peers as the 2024 Player of ...
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 ...
Rory McIlroy urges rising European star Tom McKibbin to avoid LIV Golf: ‘Make a different choice’
The ongoing rift in the golf world has created plenty of wild narratives, and another appeared to be developing this week ...
Rory McIlroy takes in Borussia Dortmund game as he works on ‘having fun’ before season starts
Rory McIlroy shared an unusual answer when asked how he has worked on improving his game during the off-season.  And that’s ...
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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 ...