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Patrick Reed of the US poses with the trophy after winning the Hero Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai on January 25, 2026. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP)

Reed keeps cool to win Dubai Desert Classic

Patrick Reed kept his cool to complete a comfortable four-shot victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 23: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles on the 17th hole during day two of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2026 at Emirates Golf Club on January 23, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty

Lowry, McKibbin best of Irish while McIlroy in hunt

Rory McIlroy believes another astonishing comeback victory at the Dubai Desert Classic is not out of the question despite trailing by seven shots at halfway, while Shane Lowry and Tom McKibbin are six shots off leader Patrick Reed.

Golf • 23 Jan

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 22: Shane Lowry of Ireland tees off on the eighth hole, during day one of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2026 at Emirates Golf Club on January 22, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty I

Lowry off to strong start, McIlroy struggles in Dubai

Shane Lowry got off to a solid start but Rory McIlroy struggled in the opening round of the Dubai Desert Classic.

Golf • 22 Jan

Tom McKibben is in contention at the Dubai Desert Classic

McKibben in touch at the Dubai Desert Classic

Tom McKibben, who was warned by Rory McIlroy against joining the LIV Tour this week, is in contention at the Dubai Desert Classic, heading into the weekend's action.

Golf • 17 Jan 25

Large crowds watch Rory McIlroy play his third shot on the 14th hole

Irish trio make solid starts in Dubai

Irish trio Rory McIlroy, Tom McKibbin and Pádraig Harrington all sit alongside each other inside the top 30 as the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic drew to a close.

Golf • 16 Jan 25

Rory McIlroy celebrates his victory with parents Rosie and Gerry

McIlroy tames the desert again to claim Dubai victory

Rory McIlroy hit a closing 71 to retain his Hero Dubai Desert Classic title, and claim a fourth overall victory in the desert, with a one-stroke victory over Adrian Meronk.

Golf • 21 Jan 24

Rory McIlroy rocketed up the leaderboard in round three

McIlroy roars back into contention with stunning 63

Rory McIlroy produced a stunning third-round 63 to race back into contention at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

Golf • 20 Jan 24

Rory McIlroy opened his title defence with a 71

McIlroy undone by costly finish at Dubai Desert Classic

Rory McIlroy slumped to a disappointing opening 71 after bogeying three of his last four holes on day one of his Dubai Desert Classic title defence at the Emirates Golf Club.

Golf • 18 Jan 24

Rory McIlroy was joined by an interested visitor, Declan Rice, during Wednesday's practice round

McIlroy keen to find major 'final piece of the puzzle'

Rory McIlroy is focused on finding the "final piece of the puzzle" as he bids to end his major drought in 2024.

Golf • 10 Jan 24

Rory McIlroy picked up four shots in the final three holes

McIlroy and Reed in hunt as English duo lead in Dubai

Rory McIlroy enjoyed a superb finish to his rain-delayed opening round at the Dubai Desert Classic, where he now shares the lead with Patrick Reed.

Golf • 27 Jan 23

Rory McIlroy is two under thru 15 in the gloomy skies of Dubai

Reed and McIlroy make impressive starts in Dubai

Patrick Reed shrugged off his row with Rory McIlroy and a six-hour weather delay to make an impressive start to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

Golf • 26 Jan 23

A bogey on the last saw McIlroy miss out on a play-off place

McIlroy finds water at 18 as Hovland wins in Dubai

Rory McIlroy blew his chance to win the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic, bogeying his last hole to miss out on a play-off place.

Golf • 30 Jan 22

Rory McIlroy built on Friday's 66 with a round of 69

McIlroy closes to within two of lead in Dubai event

Rory McIlroy propelled himself to within two shots of the lead ahead of Sunday's final round at the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic.

Golf • 29 Jan 22

Rory McIlroy tees off on the opening hole during his second round in Dubai

Route 66 puts McIlroy back in the mix in Dubai

Rory McIlroy played his way back into the mix at the Dubai Desert Classic following a flawless six-under 66 at the Emirates Golf Club.

Golf • 28 Jan 22

Rory McIlroy reacts to a bogey at the ninth hole

Hansen leads in Dubai as Irish foursome bunch up

Open champion Collin Morikawa was left to rue a poor finish as Italy's Andrea Pavan made a welcome return to form in the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic.

Golf • 27 Jan 22

Rory McIlroy finished in a tie for 59th at last year's Irish Open

McIlroy unsure if he will play Irish Open this year

Rory McIlroy says he hasn't made his mind up yet whether he will compete at this year's Irish Open.

Golf • 26 Jan 22

Shane Lowry shot four birdies and two bogeys

Lowry six shots off the lead at Dubai Desert Classic

Shane Lowry was the best of the Irish contingent at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic after a two under par round of 70, with South Africa's Richard Sterne leading the way after a scorching round of 64 at Emirates Golf Club.

Golf • 28 Jan 21

Lowry signed off with a five-under 67 in the final round.

Lowry finishes well as DeChambeau wins in Dubai

Shane Lowry produced a strong finish to sink eight birdies in his final round of the Dubai Desert Classic, where Bryson DeChambeau was an impressive winner.

Golf • 27 Jan 19

Bryson DeChambeau is top of the leaderboard heading for the final day.

Lowry challenge fades as DeChambeau turns up heat

Shane Lowry's hopes of winning back-to-back tournaments look remote after Bryson DeChambeau carded a fine 68 to streak away from the Offaly man at the top of the leaderboard.

Golf • 26 Jan 19

The Offaly man hit six birdies on his way to a round of 67

Lowry keeps on the coattails of leaders in Dubai

Shane Lowry carded a second round 67 at the Dubai Desert Classic to stay within touching distance of clubhouse leaders Lucas Herbert and Bryson Dechambeau.

Golf • 25 Jan 19

Lowry makes encouraging start in Dubai

Shane Lowry has made an encouraging start at the Dubai Desert Classic as his good form continued with an opening round of 69.

Golf • 24 Jan 19

Shane Lowry fought back on Sunday to secure success in Abu Dhabi

High-flying Lowry looking to double up in Dubai

Shane Lowry is back in action this week in Dubai having won for the first time in over three years at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship last weekend.

Golf • 23 Jan 19

Rory McIlroy: 'It was a couple of bad shots, a couple of poor decisions, a couple of mental errors.'

'P****d off' - McIlroy seethes with frustration

Rory McIlroy made no attempt to hide his frustration after squandering a two-shot lead with eight holes to play as China's Li Haotong claimed the biggest win of his career in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

Golf • 28 Jan 18

McIlroy 1th and 16th as well as three-putting the 15th for par.

Rory McIlroy falls short in Dubai Desert Classic

Rory McIlroy squandered a two-shot lead with eight holes to play as China's Li Haotong claimed the biggest win of his career in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

Golf • 28 Jan 18

Woods has has not won a major championship since 2008.

Woods: I don't think I'll ever feel great again

Former world number one Tiger Woods has accepted that he will "never feel great" again after suffering a number of back and knee injuries in recent years.

Golf • 08 Feb 17