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Rory McIlroy keeps emotions bottled to clinch Dubai Desert Classic

DUBAI: The 14 feet and six inches that the ball had to travel before dropping into the cup may well have been a mile. For Rory McIlroy, that putt to win at the $9 million Hero Dubai Desert Classic came with an enormous weight on his shoulders. Once it disappeared.…

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2023

Underlying tensions help to produce hammer-and-tongs desert storm

A couple of weeks ago in this column’s opening meander, I went to excruciatingly unnecessary lengths to tell you how useless I was at admin. With…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2023

Rory McIlroy revels in defeating Patrick Reed in Dubai Desert Classic after handshake snub over LIV Golf

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy says defeating Patrick Reed by one stroke in the Dubai Desert Classic was a tough mental and physical battle.

ABC News · Jan 30, 2023

It’s been a battle – Rory McIlroy delighted to pip rival Patrick Reed in Dubai

The Northern Irishman birdied the final two holes at Emirates Golf Club to card a closing 68 and finish a shot ahead of Reed on 19 under par.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Rory McIlroy’s sweetest victory showcases golf’s unmissable theatre

Patrick Reed thrived as the villain to push the world No 1 to the limit at the Dubai Desert Classic

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Rory McIlroy admits Dubai win made 'sweeter' by seeing off LIV Golf rival Patrick Reed

World no.1 Rory McIlroy beat Patrick Reed in a thrilling battle down the stretch in Dubai to win in on his first start of the calendar year for the first time in his career

Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023

Rory McIlroy wins personal duel with Patrick Reed and huge prizemoney in Dubai Desert Classic

A final round of 68 and a birdie on the last just saw McIlroy edge out his LIV golf rival in the Middle East

Belfast Live · Jan 30, 2023

Rory McIlroy reflects on 'one of the toughest rounds' he's ever played mentally after Dubai Desert Classic win

McIlroy birdied the final two holes at Emirates Golf Club to card a closing 68 and finish 19 under par, a shot ahead of Reed

Irish Mirror · Jan 30, 2023

Rory McIlroy holds off Patrick Reed charge to making winning start to 2023 at Dubai Desert Classic

The world number one described it as “one of the toughest rounds” of his career

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2023

Rory McIlroy holds off rival Patrick Reed with birdie on 18 to seal Dubai win

McIlroy birdied the final two holes at Emirates Golf Club to card a closing 68 and finish 19 under par.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023