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Rory McIlroy plays his approach into the 18th at the 2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Rory McIlroy eyes record fifth title at 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Rory McIlroy has set his sights on a third straight win and a historic fifth Dallah Trophy at the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

Rory roars home to claim pole position from Meronk

Rory roars home to claim pole position from Meronk

There is no keeping McIlroy off the sports pages these days, whether it be for his golf or for something he’s said

Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2024 R1 - Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy finishes poorly on opening day of Hero Dubai Desert Classic defence

The world number two carded a disappointing one-under-par 71.

Dubai denouement in theory

Dubai denouement in theory

Suppose his putt had stayed out and we were into a sudden-death playoff?

Rory McIlroy

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…

Dubai Desert 2023 R4 - Rory McIlroy

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.

Rory McIlroy

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.

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.

Hero Dubai 2023 R2 - Rory McIlroy

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.