Rory McIlroy ‘only’ 9 shots back

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.
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.
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.
Rahm misses cut, McIlroy struggles and Ferguson gets lucky break to lead at Dubai Desert Classic
Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland have missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic
Rahm misses cut in Dubai, McIlroy struggles
Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic.
'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 behind halfway leader Ewen Ferguson on Friday, while Jon Rahm missed the cut.

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Rory McIlroy still wants a PGA-LIV resolution despite applauding rival tour's ambitions
Rory McIlroy has been one of the most outspoken PGA Tour golfers about preserving the tour despite everything LIV Golf is ...
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Rory McIlroy actually paid Greg Norman a compliment in the wake of his departure as LIV CEO
Rory McIlroy has never hidden his frustration with Greg Norman, frequently criticizing the Australian as he helped launch the ...
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 ...
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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‘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 ...
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McIlroy speed secrets and Hatton 'looks like a farmer': The Weekend 9
Here are nine golf nuggets for your weekend. There are items on Rory McIlroy's speed secrets and Tyrrell Hatton looking like ...
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 ...