McIlroy Wins Record Fourth Time In Dubai & No Sooner He’s Faces Masters Drought
No sooner had Rory McIlroy captured a record-setting fourth Hero Dubai Desert Classic title and he found himself facing a Masters drought related question.
McIlroy has become also only the second player to win the Desert Classic back-to-back while he’s now also won back-to-back tournament victories only for a second time in his 38 tournament winning career, having captured the 2021 and ’22 CJ Cup on the PGA Tour.
His win at the host Emirates Golf Club comes 13-years in winning a first ...
McIlroy In Classs Of His Own Capturing Fourth Dubai Trophy, 17th Tour Title & 38th Career Win
Rory McIlroy was in a class all of his own in capturing a record-setting fourth Hero Dubai Desert Classic and the 38th victory of his pro career.
McIlroy toasted success in posting a closing round 70 to win by two shots at 14-under from Poland’s Adrian Meronk on the host Emirates Club course.
Victory also sees McIlroy joining Scotland’s Stevie Gallacher as only the second repeat winner in the now 35-year history of the premier Dubai event.
McIlroy headed into closing day of the the sesaon’s ...
McIlroy Posts Lowest ‘Moving Day’ Score In 17 Months In Dubai.
There’s a reason the third round of a four-round golf tournament is affectionately known an ‘Moving Day’.
Rory McIlroy knows what ‘Moving Day’ is all about coming from 10 shots off the lead heading to the third day of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic for the defending champion to superbly muscle his way into the clubhouse lead thanks to a closing hole eagle ‘3’ in his score of 63 for a 12-under tally.
McIlroy’s round was a lowest by four shots of anyone ...
Herbert’s Dubai Absence Adds Momentum To The Aussie Signing With LIV Golf
Aussie Lucas Herbert is reportedly on the verge of signing with LIV golf to join Cam Smith’s all-Aussie Ripper GC team.
Herbert, who turned 28 earlier last month, is the likely replacement for fellow Aussie Jediah Morgan, who lost his spot on the Saudi-funded tour after the installation of promotion and relegation rules for players.
Herbert has won four times in his career – three DP World Tour victories starting with his play-off success on Australia Day (January 26th) at the 2020 Omega ...
No 37th Birthday Gift Ruling For Harman In Dubai
There was no 37th birthday gift ruling for Open Champion Brian Harman on day two of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
Harman found his third shot into the final green obstructed by a floating ‘Hero’ sign that is moored to the left side of the water guarding the par-5 18th on the Majlis course at the famed Emirates Club.
The American, and contesing the event for a first time, was initially advised by a female rules official he must play his ball where it lies but responded: “I’m a little surprised ...
Niemann Keen To Make Six Wins In Seven DPWT Events For LIV Golfers
Reigning Australian Open champ Joaquin Niemann tees-up in this week’s Hero Dubai Desert Classic looking to make it six victories for LIV golfers in seven DP World Tour events.
Winning some six weeks ago in a play-off in Sydney earned Niemann a place in this week’s opening Rolex Series event again being hosted at the Emirates Golf Club.
The champion Chilean golfer became the then second LIV golfer to win in the closing five DPWorld Tour events in succession that included South Africans ...
McIlroy Remains One Win From 17 First New Year Tournaments
Rory McIlroy remains one win from 17 first New Year events after virtually handing good friend Tommy Fleetwood victory at the close of the inaugural Dubai Desert Invitational.
The World No. 2 ranked McIlroy was leading by a shot heading down the final hole when he terribly hooked his ball well left finding the waters of Dubai Creek.
After taking a penalty drop, McIlroy found the green in three but then two-putted for third clumsy bogey of his round and falling shy of finishing tied with Fleetwood, ...
