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Rahm misses cut, McIlroy struggles and Ferguson gets lucky break to lead at Dubai Desert Classic
Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland have missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic.
Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland miss cut in Dubai; Rory McIlroy 'frustrated'
While Scotland's Ewen Ferguson has established a one-stroke lead at the Dubai Desert Classic after solid rounds of 67 and 65 pushed him to 12 under par, Jon Rahm of Spain and Viktor Hovland of Norway were among those who missed the 36-hole cut Friday.
Hero Dubai Desert Classic chief Simon Corkill: We can’t take Rory McIlroy for granted
Hero Dubai Desert Classic tournament director Simon Corkill to discuss Rory McIlroy and the future of the event
Rory McIlroy survives for weekend at Desert Classic but Rahm and Hovland exit
For a spell on Friday afternoon the organisers of the Dubai Desert Classic had cause for panic. Jon Rahm had already tumbled out of the tournament after 36 holes, Viktor Hovland was heading the same way and Rory McIlroy was dangerously close to the cut line.
Hero Dubai Desert Classic: Ewen Ferguson in second-round lead after bizarre finish with Rory McIlroy nine adrift
Three-time DP World Tour victor Ewen Ferguson the halfway leader in Dubai after remarkable final hole; defending champion Rory McIlroy nine adrift; watch the final two rounds on Saturday and Sunday on Sky Sports Golf,
Upset at Dubai Desert Classic as Ewen Ferguson Leads Amid Struggles from Big Names
Ewen Ferguson took the spotlight at the Dubai Desert Classic, leading after the second round. Ranked No. 141, Ferguson edged ahead after an advantageous shot at the 18th hole. Meanwhile, top-ranked stars Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland missed the cut,
Who is leading the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic after round 2? Leaderboard explored
The second round of the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic was played on Friday, January 17 at Emirates Golf Club. The cut line was drawn at even par after 36 holes and 70 players made it through.
Ewen Ferguson leads Hero Dubai Desert Classic; Jon Rahm misses cut by 2 after shooting 77
Rahm hit an amazing bunker shot Thursday but couldn't get it going Friday, as he was 4 over during a seven-hole stretch on the back nine.
Rory McIlroy ‘only’ nine shots back as he chases history at Dubai Desert Classic
If Rory McIlroy is to emulate the history of the likes of Ernie Els and Sir Nick Faldo, he will have to repeat his own history here at the Desert Classic.
'Frustrated' McIlroy Nine Shots Off Dubai Pace, Rahm Misses Cut
Rory McIlroy will need a spectacular weekend to win a third straight Dubai Desert Classic title after slipping nine shots behind halfway leader Ewen Ferguson on Friday, while Jon Rahm missed the cut.
A wee bit of luck for Ewen Ferguson in Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Dubai resident Ewen Ferguson had a finish to remember in his bogey-free 65 on Friday afternoon, taking a one-shot lead into the weekend of the 36th edition of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. The Scot,
Viktor Hovland working with new swing coach ahead of Dubai Desert Classic
But before suffering that freak injury, Hovland parted ways with his swing coach, Joe Mayo, for the second time in 15 months.
Viktor Hovland Brings Wrong Shoes Amid Toe Injury, Discusses Swing Coach Regrets
It was a “kerfuffle” getting to the Dubai Desert Classic, and not bringing bigger footwear is making Viktor Hovland’s toe ...
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‘I’m certified nuts’ – Viktor Hovland explains why he is golf’s Goldilocks in refreshing interview
Golf superstar Viktor Hovland has opened up on his constant ... at The Sentry and made a disappointing start at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday with an over-par opening round.
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‘I’m certified nuts’: Viktor Hovland’s latest swing update is impressively blunt
Viktor Hovland offered a blunt assessment of his latest swing tweaks and the overall state of his game in Dubai.