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It’s been a battle – Rory McIlroy delighted to pip rival Patrick Reed in Dubai

The Northern Irishman birdied the final two holes at Emirates Golf Club to card a closing 68 and finish a shot ahead of Reed on…

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Rory McIlroy holds off rival Patrick Reed with birdie on 18 to seal Dubai win

McIlroy birdied the final two holes at Emirates Golf Club to card a closing 68 and finish 19 under par.

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Rory McIlroy leads by three in bid to win his third Dubai Desert Classic title

England’s Callum Shinkwin and Dan Bradbury are McIlroy’s closest challengers heading into the final round.

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Golf bid to increase diversity in sport improving but still has ‘long way to go’

Nicola Bennett is an ambassador for the Golf Foundation, helping to drive grassroots campaigns.

Dubai Desert 2023 R2 - Richard Bland

Richard Bland boasts share of lead at halfway stage in Dubai Desert Classic

The 49-year-old returned to complete his second round on Saturday morning, carding three more birdies and a solitary bogey in his remaining 14 holes.

Dubai Desert 2023 R2 - Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed could be heading for a showdown in Dubai

Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed set up potential showdown in Dubai

McIlroy and Reed found themselves a shot behind world number one amateur Ludvig Aberg and Ian Poulter.

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Rory McIlroy finishes superbly to take share of lead with rival Patrick Reed

The pre-tournament build-up had been dominated by the war of words between Reed and McIlroy.

Hero Dubai 2023 R1 - Patrick Reed

Patrick Reed makes impressive start after floods cause delay in Dubai

Reed was able to complete 16 holes on a truncated day at Emirates Golf Club.

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Rory McIlroy has ‘unfinished business’ as rankings race with Jon Rahm heats up

Rahm has won four of his last six events and could replace McIlroy at the top of the world this weekend.

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‘Unfortunate’ if Masters is no longer shown on terrestrial TV, says Rory McIlroy

According to a report, the BBC is set to not renew its deal to show highlights of the event.

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Rory McIlroy hits back at Patrick Reed as tensions rise at Dubai Desert Classic

‘I’m living in reality, I don’t know where he’s living,’ McIlroy said.

Wie West to support R&A's vision

Women’s golf start Michelle Wie West to support the R&A’s vision for the sport

Wie West has demonstrated a strong desire to elevate the visibility of women’s golf as well as foster an inclusive and diverse future for the…

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Jon Rahm to begin bid for hat-trick of PGA Tour wins with ‘very high hopes’

Rahm has fond memories of Torrey Pines, venue of this week’s Farmers Insurance Open.

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Gareth Bale set to showcase golfing prowess at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Bale announced his retirement from football earlier this month.

American Express 2023 R4 - Jon Rahm holds the winner’s trophy after the American Express golf tournament on the Pete Dye Stadium Course at PGA West Sunday

Jon Rahm outlasts rookie Davis Thompson to win American Express by one stroke

The Spaniard will now move up one spot in the world rankings to number three.

Abu Dhabi 2023 R4 - Victor Perez

Victor Perez survives late scare to win in Abu Dhabi after brilliant bunker shot

Perez produced a sensational birdie from the sand on the 17th to clinch his first Rolex Series title.

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Jon Rahm moves into share of the lead

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Abu Dhabi 2023 R3 - Shane Lowry holds a share of the lead

Shane Lowry, Francesco Molinari and Min Woo Lee tied at the top in Abu Dhabi

The trio head into Sunday’s final round on 13 under par with a three-strong group one shot back.

American Express 2023 R2 - Davis Thompson

Davis Thompson takes two-shot lead into the weekend

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Abu Dhabi 2023 R2 -Francesco Molinari

Francesco Molinari rediscovers form to claim share of lead

The Italian has not had a top-three finish in a strokeplay event since March 2019.