Rory McIlroy ‘only’ 9 shots back

Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm applaud LIV Golf’s hiring Scott O’Neill as new CEO
Despite being on opposite sides of the issue, McIlroy and Rahm both expressed positive opinions about LIV Golf’s new CEO.
Rory McIlroy barely makes cut as Jon Rahm misses at Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Jon Rahm missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic. Ewen Ferguson was taking full advantage.
Rory McIlroy ‘only’ nine shots back as he chases history at Dubai Desert Classic
If Rory McIlroy is to emulate the history of the likes of Ernie Els and Sir Nick Faldo, he will have to repeat his own history here at the Desert Classic.
Rory McIlroy tamps down Jon Rahm's optimism about golf's 'golden era' amid existing fractures in game
Although Rory McIlroy may eventually share Jon Rahm's optimism about the state of professional golf, he currently does not believe the sport is in its "golden era" -- as the Spaniard suggested on Tuesday.
Rahm misses cut in Dubai, McIlroy struggles
Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic.
Rahm misses cut, McIlroy struggles and Ferguson gets lucky break to lead at Dubai Desert Classic
Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland have missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic
'Frustrated' McIlroy Nine Shots Off Dubai Pace, Rahm Misses Cut
Rory McIlroy will need a spectacular weekend to win a third straight Dubai Desert Classic title after slipping nine shots behind halfway leader Ewen Ferguson on Friday, while Jon Rahm missed the cut.
Dubai-based Ferguson grabs halfway lead at Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Thursday's opening round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic delivered an unexpected twist when a trio of underdogs stole the spotlight from marquee names like Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm to soar to the summit of the leaderboard after 18 holes.

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Rory McIlroy doesn't like that Tom McKibbin's been linked to joining LIV
The two Northern Irish golfers have been close in the past, but a move to the rival tour could ruin that relationship.
Rory McIlroy calls LIV’s CEO swap ‘probably a good move’
DeMar DeRozan gave Sacramento the lead for good with 2:20 remaining, De'Aaron Fox made five free throws amid two ...
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Rory McIlroy actually paid Greg Norman a compliment in the wake of his departure as LIV CEO
Rory McIlroy has never hidden his frustration with Greg Norman, frequently criticizing the Australian as he helped launch the ...
Rory McIlroy praises LIV Golf appointing Scott O'Neil as CEO to replace Greg Norman: 'Probably a good move'
Following a 2-under 70 in the opening round of the 2025 Dubai Desert Classic, Rory McIlroy addressed the announcement that ...