McIlroy, Dubai Desert Classic and Jon Rahm

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.
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 .
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;
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.
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 Reed, Robert MacIntyre, Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard, Viktor Hovland, Tyrrell Hatton, Adam Scott and European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald.
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 ...
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 ...
Holder McIlroy five behind after opening Dubai 70
Defending champion Rory McIlroy is five off the pace on day one of the Dubai Desert Classic after "scrambling" his way to an ...
The Dubai Desert Classic betting preview: odds, predictions and tips
After last week’s Ryder Cup warm-up event the DP World Tour resumes regular action with the Dubai Desert Classic in which ...
Rory McIlroy returns at Hero Dubai Desert Classic: Field, schedule, past results and how to watch on Sky Sports
Rory McIlroy chasing record fifth Hero Dubai Desert Classic and third in as many years; Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, Tommy ...
Viktor Hovland working with new swing coach ahead of Dubai Desert Classic
Viktor Hovland has had an eventful few weeks as the calendar flipped from 2024 to 2025. He broke his toe on his hotel bed ...
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Steve Palmer's free Dubai Desert Classic tips and prediction
A determined Tyrrell Hatton looks good value to topple McIlroy, Rahm and the rest of the Dubai Desert Classic field this week ...
Scottish golfers make strong start in Dubai - with help of new equipment
Ferguson, who landed his third DP World Tour title triumph in last year’s BMW International Open in Munich, made his equally ...