Rory McIlroy soars into contention at Hero Dubai Desert Classic thanks to spectacular eagle
Rory McIlroy started the day 10 strokes behind leader Cameron Young, but desperately needed a lower round to give himself a chance. He started the round with a birdie, serving as a preview of what was to come. McIlroy then shot an impressive 9-under 63 to tie for the lowest round of the week at […]
Cameron Young rides hot putter, goes nuclear to lead Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Cameron Young's putter was as hot as Dubai's summer weather. The 26-year-old American rested on a flat stick Friday to card an 8-under 64, one of the lowest rounds ever at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. He leads the tournament by three strokes over Brits Andy Sullivan and Adrian Mellonk. Poland enters the weekend. “I […]
Rory McIlroy’s watery demise, Tommy Fleetwood clutch gene ends Dubai Invitational
Rory McIlroy was in control for much of this week's DP World Tour Dubai Invitational. But a strong third round from Tommy Fleetwood gave him the lead going into Sunday. The drama-filled final round was finally decided on the 72nd hole. McIlroy erased a three-stroke deficit in the final round and held a one-stroke lead […]
Tommy Fleetwood storms past Rory McIlroy to lead DP World Tour’s Dubai Invitational
Tommy Fleetwood single-handedly climbed the leaderboard to take the lead after competing in the lower rounds at Saturday's Dubai Invitational. He shot an 8-under 63 on Saturday, his best score by three strokes. He finished with a total of 15 under par, one stroke ahead of Rory McIlroy. “I felt like I played really well, […]
Rory McIlroy leads DP World Tour’s Dubai Invitational despite quadruple bogey
Rory McIlroy has played 35 of the 36 holes so far at the Dubai Invitational. He shot a 1-under 70 on Friday and led Yannick Paul (Germany) by two strokes, but suffered a quadruple bogey on the par-3 8th hole in his round. “If you look at the other 17 holes I played, I think […]