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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
'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
'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
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
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: 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
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
Rory McIlroy out of action until March World No 2 Rory McIlroy has ruled himself out of action for a further month with a rib injury, targeting a return at the WGC Mexico Championship in March. Golf • 24 Jan 17
Rory McIlroy out of action until March World No 2 Rory McIlroy has ruled himself out of action for a further month with a rib injury, targeting a return at the WGC Mexico Championship in March. Golf • 24 Jan 17
McIlroy wants to make more sweet Dubai memories World number two Rory McIlroy will be looking to keep up a proud record when he competes in the $2.65m Dubai Desert Classic in February. Golf • 26 Dec 16
McIlroy wants to make more sweet Dubai memories World number two Rory McIlroy will be looking to keep up a proud record when he competes in the $2.65m Dubai Desert Classic in February. Golf • 26 Dec 16
McIlroy finds magic touch to keep hopes alive Rory McIlroy has not given up hope of retaining the Omega Dubai Desert Classic after flirting with disaster in a rollercoaster second round. Golf • 05 Feb 16
McIlroy finds magic touch to keep hopes alive Rory McIlroy has not given up hope of retaining the Omega Dubai Desert Classic after flirting with disaster in a rollercoaster second round. Golf • 05 Feb 16
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