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UNC senior David Ford upstages Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm to share lead in Dubai
A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the DP World Tour upstaged Rory McIlroy , Jon Rahm and many of the world’s top players at the Dubai Desert Classic .
This American amateur is tied for first-round lead in Dubai and beating Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm
David Ford was playing like one of the best amateurs in the world at the end of 2024. It's no surprise he starts 2025 on top of the leaderboard.
US amateur David Ford upstages McIlroy and Rahm to share lead in Dubai
A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the European tour has upstaged Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and many of the world's top players at the Dubai Desert Classic to take a share of the first-round clubhouse lead.
How to watch Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm at the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Rory McIlroy is making his 2025 debut in the desert. He will be joined by Jon Rahm, Akshay Bhatia, Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed, Robert MacIntyre, Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard, Viktor Hovland, Tyrrell Hatton, Adam Scott and European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald.
U.S. amateur David Ford tied for lead at star-studded Dubai Desert Classic
David Ford, a 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the European tour, upstaged Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and many of the world's top players at the Dubai Desert Classic to take a share of the first-round clubhouse lead Thursday.
Dubai Desert Classic: Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm upstaged by unlikely challengers on opening day
Given the field assembled for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic this week, it was always possible there would be players who break through the defences of the Majlis Course. The rough is malicious at Emirates Golf Club,

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Dubai Desert Classic 2025 LIVE: Tee times, field, leaderboard and how to follow as McIlroy and Rahm headline Rolex Series event
Reigning Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy gets his 2025 DP World Tour season up and running at the prestigious Hero Dubai ...
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Who is leading the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic after round 1? Leaderboard explored
The first round of the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic was played at Emirates Golf Club on Thursday, January 16.
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Desert Classic is a celebration of Dubai's rise as a global golf destination, says Andrade
For those fortunate enough to call Emirates Golf Club home, the excitement is palpable - and for reigning Club Captain Joseph ...
Highlights: Hero Dubai Desert Classic, Round 1
Relive the best shots and biggest moments from Round 1 action at the DP World Tour's Hero Dubai Desert Classic, taking place ...
Ben Coley's golf betting tips: Dubai Desert Classic preview and best bets
Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard have both taken down Rory McIlroy before, and Ben Coley is backing the twins to prove among his ...
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This Week in Golf: Stage set for an epic McIlroy-Rahm showdown at Emirates Golf Club
The first Rolex Series event of 2025 sees a 126-player field playing for a $9m prize fund in the HERO Dubai Desert Classic ...
'Scrappy' stary for Rory McIlroy in Hero Dubai Classic as Northern Ireland star seeks third straight win at Emirates Golf Club
Defending champion Rory McIlroy had to settle for a “scrappy” opening round of 70 in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
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Peter Cowen Academy elevates golf training in Dubai with new facilities
Perfect your golf game with real-time data feedback and advanced technical insights. Peter Cowen Academy elevates golf ...