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McIlroy plays down storm in a 'tee' cup with Reed

Dubai (AFP) - The feud between two of the world's top golfers continued Wednesday with Rory McIlroy saying he did "not feel the need to acknowledge" Patrick Reed, who reportedly threw a tee towards the world number one on the practice range of the Dubai Desert Classic.

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Rory McIlroy reveals truth about Patrick Reed spat after LIV Golf star 'threw tee' at him

Ahead of this week's Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour LIV Golf's Patrick Reed allegedly threw at tee at the world No. 1 Rory McIlroy out on the range

Daily Mirror

Rory McIlroy hits back at Patrick Reed as tensions rise at Dubai Desert Classic

‘I’m living in reality, I don’t know where he’s living,’ McIlroy said.

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Rory McIlroy to come up against ten LIV Golf rebels at Dubai Desert Classic after heated incident

The Hollywood man was involved in a heated incident with Patrick Reed on the practice area at the Emirates Golf Club on Tuesday

Irish Mirror

Dubai Desert Classic loses sponsor amid Chris Kirchner fallout

The Dubai Desert Classic has lost its title sponsor amid Chris Kirchner’s suspension by the logistics firm Slync

The Guardian - UK

Report: A tech CEO/golf nut is living the high life (even sponsoring the Dubai Desert Classic) while his employees go without pay

The CEO played in the JP McManus Pro-Am and has a membership at the Vaquero Golf Club.

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Viktor Hovland hails ‘pretty wild’ play-off win at Dubai Desert Classic after late Rory McIlroy disaster

Viktor Hovland was slightly stunned after his ‘pretty wild’ finish to win the Dubai Desert Classic after beating Richard Bland in a play-off.

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Viktor Hovland celebrates win after sudden-death decider at Dubai Desert Classic

Hovland covered his last three holes in four under par to force a sudden-death decider.

The Independent UK

Hovland snatches Dubai Desert Classic after McIlroy’s late capitulation

Viktor Hovland will rise to world No 3 after his victory, while Rory McIlroy bogeyed the last when a birdie would have won the title

The Guardian - UK

Hovland nets Dubai Desert Classic after final round fireworks

Dubai (AFP) - Norway's Viktor Hovland made a remarkable final round charge to defeat Richard Bland in the first play-off hole and win the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday.

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Rory McIlroy still strikes it rich despite just missing out on Dubai Desert Classic win

McIlroy's bogey on 18 caused him a playoff alongside Richard Bland and Victor Hovland.

Irish Mirror

Sky Sports forced to apologise after Rory McIlroy foul mouthed rant in Dubai Desert Classic

The broadcaster picked up McIlroy's foul mouthed comment during the Dubai Dessert Classic.

Irish Mirror

How much could Rory McIlroy win for victory in Dubai Desert Classic? The prize fund for the DP Tour event

The Holywood man goes out in the final pairing alongside Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Harding

Irish Mirror

Rory McIlroy ‘excited’ ahead of final round as he sets up chance of third Dubai Desert Classic title

Rory McIlroy is relishing the prospect of a third Dubai Desert Classic title as he played himself right into contention heading into the final round at Emirates Golf Club.

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The Guardian - UK

Rory McIlroy discounting past glories as he chases third Dubai Desert Classic

Rory McIlroy is placing little stock in his two previous wins in the Dubai Desert Classic as he chases his third title, but his rivals at the top of the leaderboard will be well aware of his previous record

AFP

Harding leads McIlroy in Dubai

Dubai (AFP) - Justin Harding stayed patient throughout a demanding third round of the Dubai Desert Classic to maintain a two-shot lead on Saturday with Rory McIlroy in hot pursuit.

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Harding leads Hatton after round two in Dubai

Dubai (AFP) - Justin Harding hit a four-under-par 68 to take the lead after the second round of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday as Tyrrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy both moved up the leaderboard with 66s.

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Scott slips back in Dubai Desert Classic

Adam Scott has slipped down the field at halfway in the Dubai Desert Classic as South African Justin Harding led the way.

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Denmark's Hansen leads in Dubai, Morikawa makes strong start

Dubai (AFP) - Denmark's Joachim B. Hansen fired a seven-under-par 65 to take the lead after the first day of the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, while Collin Morikawa, Sergio Garcia and Viktor Hovland all made good starts.

The Guardian - UK

Fleetwood’s opening 67 at Dubai Desert Classic hints at return to top form

Tommy Fleetwood shot an encouraging five-under-par 67 on the first day of the Dubai Desert Classic but Joachim B Hansen of Denmark leads the way on seven under par

The Guardian - UK

Saudi elephant in room overshadows Dubai Desert Classic buildup

Rory McIlroy believes the huge money on offer at the Saudi International may affect how hard players are prepared to compete

AFP

McIlroy urges golf to avoid being 'moralistic' on Saudi event

Dubai (AFP) - Rory McIlroy, who is back at the Dubai Desert Classic for the first time since 2018, said Wednesday that the European Tour should allow players to compete in Saudi Arabia next week.

Daily Mirror

Golfer Dean Burmester opens up on multi-car crash in Dubai that changed his outlook on life

Dean Burmester would somehow not only recover to play in the 2020 Dubai Desert Classic less than 48 hours later but he would go on to contend at the Emirates Golf Club

Daily Mirror

Rory McIlroy posed as photographer to follow hero Tiger Woods on course at 16 years old

Rory McIlroy is gearing up to tee it off at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, and has come a long way since his debut at the tournament as a 16-year-old

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy relishing return to familiar surroundings for Dubai Desert Classic

The four-time major winner lived in Dubai for four years and says he has ‘a lot of good memories’ at Emirates Golf Club

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