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McIlroy wins Dubai Desert Classic for record fourth time
11 months, 2 weeks ago

McIlroy wins Dubai Desert Classic for record fourth time

The Hindu  

Rory McIlroy won the Dubai Desert Classic for a record fourth time after reeling in Cameron Young early in the final round then holding off Adrian Meronk down the back nine to seal a one-stroke victory on Sunday. “It was one of those days where there wasn’t a ton of fireworks just because the course was so difficult,” said McIlroy, …

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Dubai Desert Classic leaderboard LIVE: Rory McIlroy beats Patrick Reed in thrilling finish
1 year, 11 months ago

Dubai Desert Classic leaderboard LIVE: Rory McIlroy beats Patrick Reed in thrilling finish

The Independent  

✕ Close Watch: Rory Mcllroy reacts to question about Patrick Reed feud Rory McIlroy overcame a final-round charge from Patrick Reed to win the Dubai Desert Classic in a tense Monday duel between players who were involved in a pre-tournament spat. The top-ranked McIlroy rolled in a birdie putt from around 15 feet at the 18th for a four-under round …

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Dubai Desert Classic: McIlroy moves within 2 shots of Harding
2 years, 11 months ago

Dubai Desert Classic: McIlroy moves within 2 shots of Harding

The Hindu  

Rory McIlroy moved within two shots of leader Justin Harding after the third round at the Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday as the Northern Irishman tries to win the event for the third time. “I’ve just got to go out there tomorrow and try to play a good round of golf and hopefully it’s good enough.” On the back nine, …

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Dubai Desert Classic: Sharma fights back for solid 68, lies 12th
3 years, 11 months ago

Dubai Desert Classic: Sharma fights back for solid 68, lies 12th

The Hindu  

Shubhankar Sharma did not get off to the best of starts but still managed a solid four-under 68 to keep himself in contention of a top-10 finish at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Meanwhile Gaganjeet Bhullar also had six birdies in the second round but also gave away three bogeys and a double on the front nine of the Emirates …

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Dubai Desert Classic: Sharma starts well to be at 20th, Bhullar has tough day - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Dubai Desert Classic: Sharma starts well to be at 20th, Bhullar has tough day - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma made a solid start while compatriot Gaganjeet Bhullar fell behind on the opening day of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in Dubai on Thursday. Sharma, who missed the cut by a considerable margin last week in Abu Dhabi, missed a lot of birdie putts but still shot a solid 2-under 70 and was lying T-20 after …

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Shubhankar Sharma, Gaganjeet Bhullar aim for better show at Dubai Desert Classic
3 years, 11 months ago

Shubhankar Sharma, Gaganjeet Bhullar aim for better show at Dubai Desert Classic

Firstpost  

Dubai: Indian duo of Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar will hope for a better showing in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic starting on Thursday after missing the cut at last week’s season-opening Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. The field includes World Number 4 Collin Morikawa, who is excited to return to Dubai as he lines up to play his first European …

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Dubai Desert Classic: Soderberg sprints to 97-minute round
4 years, 11 months ago

Dubai Desert Classic: Soderberg sprints to 97-minute round

The Hindu  

Sebastian Soderberg raced into the record books as he completed the quickest round in European Tour history at the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday. Soderberg birdied the fifth hole and bogeyed four others en route to a three-over 75, equal to his second-round score and superior to the five-over 77 he carded on Saturday. "I just tried to play as …

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DeChambeau and Herbert share Dubai Desert Classic lead
5 years, 11 months ago

DeChambeau and Herbert share Dubai Desert Classic lead

The Hindu  

Lucas Herbert carded the joint-lowest round of his career to hold a share of the lead with Bryson DeChambeau at the halfway mark in the Dubai Desert Classic. The world number five finished with consecutive birdies, moving him a shot clear of legendary veteran Ernie Els and 2011 champion Alvaro Quiros. Els, who won the first of his three Dubai …

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Lahiri misses the cut after third round at Desert Classic
5 years, 11 months ago

Lahiri misses the cut after third round at Desert Classic

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri dropped two shots on the front nine and missed the cut by one at the end of the third round of the Desert Classic. The 48-year-old Phil Mickelson made three long birdie putts on the back nine and carded a bogey-free 66 on the Stadium Course at PGA West to take a two-stroke lead into the final round …

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Mickelson shoots 66 to stay ahead at Desert Classic
5 years, 11 months ago

Mickelson shoots 66 to stay ahead at Desert Classic

The Hindu  

American veteran Phil Mickelson maintained control of the leaderboard after the penultimate round of the Desert Classic. Mickelson carded a six-under-par 66 to stay two strokes clear at the PGA Tour tournament on Saturday. A 43-time PGA Tour champion and five-time major winner, Mickelson teed off at the Stadium Course and had a flawless third round highlighted by six birdies. …

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PGA Tour: Mickelson maintains Desert Classic lead
5 years, 11 months ago

PGA Tour: Mickelson maintains Desert Classic lead

The Hindu  

Phil Mickelson maintained his lead at the halfway stage of the Desert Classic, where the American veteran is two shots clear. Mickelson was able to recover through his last nine holes with four birdies, including one on the final hole of the day. Australian Curtis Luck sits in sole possession of second place following a six-under-par 66 on day two …

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