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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.

NBC Sports · 1d

Rory recounts 'pretty scrappy' Round 1 in Dubai

Rory McIlroy reflects on his first competitive round of golf in 2025 at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, explaining the challenges posed by Emirates Golf Club and why he did a "good job" of scrambling.

Yahoo! Sports · 1d

‘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,

Barron's · 1d

McIlroy Hits 'Scrappy' Two-under First Round On Dubai Return

Rory McIlroy got his 2025 season underway with a two-under-par 70 first round at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, five shots off the three leaders.

Rory McIlroy praises LIV Golf appointing Scott O'Neil

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Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm applaud LIV Golf’s hiring Scott O’Neill as new CEO

Despite being on opposite sides of the issue, McIlroy and Rahm both expressed positive opinions about LIV Golf’s new CEO.

CBS Sports on MSN · 23h

Rory McIlroy praises LIV Golf appointing Scott O'Neil as CEO to replace Greg Norman: 'Probably a good move'

Following a 2-under 70 in the opening round of the 2025 Dubai Desert Classic, Rory McIlroy addressed the announcement that Scott O'Neil had been appointed LIV Golf CEO. Having previously butted heads publicly with outgoing CEO and commissioner Greg Norman,

The Washington Post · 1d

Scott O'Neil takes over as the CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf

Scott O’Neil was formally introduced Wednesday as the new CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf, which enters its fourth season next month while its financial backer is negotiating an investment deal with the rival PGA Tour.

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Rahm misses cut, McIlroy struggles, Ferguson leads at Dubai Desert Classic

Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts ...

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'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 ...

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 ...

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Ewen Ferguson leads Hero Dubai Desert Classic; Jon Rahm misses cut by 2 after shooting 77

Rahm hit an amazing bunker shot Thursday but couldn't get it going Friday, as he was 4 over during a seven-hole stretch on ...

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Rory McIlroy believes he still has 'a decent chance' of retaining Hero Dubai Desert Classic crown despite being eight shots behind

After starting with an opening round of 70, McIlroy gained another stroke after carding a 71, meaning he is three-under par ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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Dubai Desert Classic: Rory McIlroy cuts out the noise as he returns to happy hunting ground

Rory McIlroy’s twin wins at the Emirates Golf Club in the past two years could scarcely have evoked more contrasting ...

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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 third in a row. The world number three made just 39 feet of putts in a ...

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