An eagerly anticipated Dubai Desert Classic draw failed to deliver the goods. With Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed sitting eight under par after two rounds, the tantalising prospect of the stars of Teegate playing together on Sunday existed. Unfortunately the mechanics of such situations kicked in.
Cue audible sighs. McIlroy will have Bernd Wiesberger and Dan Bradbury for company. The trio ahead includes Reed, Matt Wallace and Julien Brun. Rules and regulations cannot be disregarded but this felt a terrible pity.
