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Dubai, McIlroy

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, Rahm

$Rory McIlroy tamps down Jon Rahm's optimism about golf's 'golden era' amid existing fractures in game$

CBS Sports on MSN · 2d

Rory McIlroy tamps down Jon Rahm's optimism about golf's 'golden era' amid existing fractures in game

Although Rory McIlroy may eventually share Jon Rahm's optimism about the state of professional golf, he currently does not believe the sport is in its "golden era" -- as the Spaniard suggested on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 1d

Rory McIlroy Pushes Back on Jon Rahm's ‘Golden Era for Golf’ Comment

At the Dubai Desert Classic, Jon Rahm said “we’re living in a golden era right now for golf,” which Rory McIlroy didn’t quite agree with.

Golfweek on MSN · 2d

Rory McIlroy said 'it would be a little disappointing' if his protege signed with LIV Golf

Rory McIlroy was asked about his reaction to Tom McKibbin's alleged decision to sign with LIV Golf, and his answer was nearly 3 minutes long.

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Rory McIlroy doesn't like that Tom McKibbin's been linked to joining LIV

The two Northern Irish golfers have been close in the past, but a move to the rival tour could ruin that relationship.

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Rory McIlroy barely makes 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 ...

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Rory McIlroy survives for weekend at Desert Classic but Rahm and Hovland exit

For a spell on Friday afternoon the organisers of the Dubai Desert Classic had cause for panic. Jon Rahm had already tumbled ...

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Rory McIlroy calls LIV’s CEO swap ‘probably a good move’

DeMar DeRozan gave Sacramento the lead for good with 2:20 remaining, De'Aaron Fox made five free throws amid two ...

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‘I wouldn’t make that decision’: Rory McIlroy has some heartfelt advice for protégé contemplating LIV Golf move

All the while, McIlroy will attempt to win a fifth career major after a 10-year drought filled with close calls. Recently, he ...

Golf on MSN2d

‘He’s giving up a lot’: Rory McIlroy tried to convince phenom not to join LIV Golf

Rory McIlroy revealed that he talked with phenom Tom McKibbin and advised him not to join LIV in his Dubai Desert Classic ...

Rory McIlroy: Greg Norman's LIV Golf exit a 'good move'

Norman, the 1986 and 1983 Open champion who will continue with the league in an ambiguous role, often came off as divisive ...

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy's TGL golf league debuts at SoFi Center at PBSC in Gardens

Photos of opening night of TGL, a high-tech golf league supported by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy at Palm Beach State College ...

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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 ...

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