The world No. 2 and one of the most celebrated golfers in the world confirms his participation in the 2025 edition of the tournament at Yas Links
Rory McIlroy
McIlroy aims to make history by defending Hero Dubai Desert Classic title
The popular world No2 will be the big draw when the $9 million Rolex Series tournament is played at Emirates Golf Club from January 18
Rory McIlroy wins 2023 Dubai Desert Classic
Rory McIlroy finished ahead of Patrick Reed and Lucas Herbert in Hero Dubai Desert Classic
In pictures: Jon Rahm wins the DP World Tour Championship and the Race to Dubai
The win fetched him a cheque of $3 million, the biggest ever in the history of competitive golf, while the Race to Dubai win meant he also secured the $2 million from the Bonus Pool.
McIlroy set to miss out on Abu Dhabi, Dubai tournaments
Rory McIlroy hints at US campaign in 2019 in pursuit of top spot
In pictures: China’s Li Haotong lifts Dubai title
Li Haotong secured the biggest title of his young career on Sunday, a blistering finish helping him see off the challenge of Rory McIlroy to win the $3 million Dubai Desert Classic.
In pictures: Haotong Li one-shot lead over Rory McIlroy on day 3 of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic
Rory McIlroy put himself firmly in the frame for another shot at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic title, moving to within one stroke of third-round leader Haotong Li after a marathon day which saw half of the field play 25 holes at Emirates Golf Club on Saturday.
China’s Haotong Li takes lead in Dubai Desert Classic
Former world No 1 Rory McIlroy goes into Sunday’s final round two shots off lead
Donaldson retains lead in fog-hit Dubai Desert Classic
Welshman fires a 69 as a number of players were unable to finish their second rounds
Donaldson leads Dubai Desert Classic, McIlroy lurks
Rory McIlroy lies three shots off the first round lead held by Donaldson who fires 10-under par score
McIlroy to scale back entourage in bid for Masters
Northern Irishman focused on winning Dubai Desert Classic for third time
In pictures: Preview of Omega Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club
The 29th edition of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic will be staged from January 25-28, and will be headlined by defending champion and the reigning Masters champion Sergio Garcia, alongside four-time Major champion and two-time Omega Dubai Desert Classic winner Rory McIlroy.
In pictures: Tommy Fleetwood wins Abu Dhabi title
England’s Tommy Fleetwood successfully defended his title at the $3 million Abu Dhabi Championship Sunday, shooting a seven-under par 65 round to beat compatriot Ross Fisher by two shots.
Hot back nine sees Fleetwood hold off McIlroy in Abu Dhabi
Former world No1 Rory McIlroy shot a 70 to tie for third place
In pictures: Action from day three at Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship
Thomas Pieters and Ross Fisher are joint leaders going into the final day of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, while a rejuvenated Rory McIlroy is snapping at their heels.
Confident McIlroy in contention on final day in Abu Dhabi
Pieters and Fisher share Abu Dhabi Championship lead
Fleetwood sets pace in Abu Dhabi as McIlroy returns to action
Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood hits 66 in first round of the $3m Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship