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.
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.
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Rahm misses cut, McIlroy struggles, Ferguson leads at Dubai Desert Classic
Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic.
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Rahm misses cut, McIlroy struggles and Ferguson gets lucky break to lead at Dubai Desert Classic
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic.
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,
Rahm misses cut in Dubai, McIlroy struggles
Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic.
Rory McIlroy ‘only’ nine shots back as he chases history at Dubai Desert Classic
McIlroy charged from 10 shots behind last year and will need a repeat performance if he is to win tournament for a third year in a row
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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
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Rory McIlroy makes weekend at Desert Classic but Rahm and Hovland exit
Dubai-based Scot Ewen Ferguson leads way on 12 under while Jon Rahm’s struggles cause a surprise after dismal 77.
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Rahm misses cut, McIlroy struggles, Ferguson leads at Dubai Desert Classic
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic.
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Viktor Hovland misses cut, Rory McIlroy struggles, Ewen Ferguson gets lucky break to lead Round 2 at Hero Dubai Desert Classic
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) —Viktor Hovland missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.