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
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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
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Rory McIlroy wins 2023 Dubai Desert Classic
Rory McIlroy finished ahead of Patrick Reed and Lucas Herbert in Hero Dubai Desert Classic
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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.
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McIlroy set to miss out on Abu Dhabi, Dubai tournaments
Rory McIlroy hints at US campaign in 2019 in pursuit of top spot
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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McIlroy to scale back entourage in bid for Masters
Northern Irishman focused on winning Dubai Desert Classic for third time
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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.
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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.
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Hot back nine sees Fleetwood hold off McIlroy in Abu Dhabi
Former world No1 Rory McIlroy shot a 70 to tie for third place
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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.
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Confident McIlroy in contention on final day in Abu Dhabi
Pieters and Fisher share Abu Dhabi Championship lead
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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