Rory McIlroy wins Dubai Desert Classic title after seeing off the challenge of Patrick Reed
Rory McIlroy has won the Dubai Desert Classic title for the third time in his career on Monday morning after seeing off the challenge of rival Patrick Reed.
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Rory McIlroy takes three-shot lead into final round of Dubai Desert Classic
DUBAI: World No. 1 Rory McIlroy produced a stunning birdie blitz to put himself in a strong position to clinch his third Hero Dubai Desert Classic title, taking a three-shot lead into the final day.
McIlroy takes three-shot lead into Dubai final round
Rory McIlroy takes a three-shot lead into the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic after shooting an impressive seven-under 65 in Sunday's third round.
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Strong finish sees Rory McIlroy join Patrick Reed at the top of Dubai Desert Classic leaderboard
Rory McIlroy enjoyed a superb finish to his rain-delayed opening round at the Dubai Desert Classic, where he now shares the lead with Patrick Reed.
Reed and McIlroy make impressive starts in Dubai
Patrick Reed shrugged off his row with Rory McIlroy and a six-hour weather delay to make an impressive start to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Players were informed in the early hours of Thursday morning that Emirates Golf Club was "inaccessible" and told not to travel to the course due to several roads being flooded following heavy rain. Following a few hours of dry weather and a massive clean-up operation by ground staff, play got under way at 1.15pm local time, although half the field were unable to get on the course at all and will start round one on Friday. Reed completed 16 holes in four under par to lie a shot off the lead held by Belgium's Thomas Pieters, who had three holes remaining.
Dubai Desert Classic delayed after huge downpour
The first round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic was delayed by more than six hours after heavy overnight rain left the course unplayable.
McIlroy ready to ignore Reed as tensions rise
Rory McIlroy insists he did not feel the need to acknowledge Patrick Reed after an incident on the range at the Dubai Desert Classic.