The defending champion damaged his lob wedge prior to his third round at Emirates GC, but was still able to fire a three-under-par score in Dubai

Although Rory McIlroy has not played well in his first tournament of 2025, he is certainly not out of it at the halfway point.

Rory McIlroy may be seven shots back going into the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, but the defending champion believes he still has every chance of securing win No. 5 at the tournament

The Dubai Desert Classic carried a huge prize fund of $9 million (€8,766,694) and 8,000 Race to Dubai points, with champ Hatton claiming the first prize of $1,530,000 (€1,490,338). McIlroy and Moller shared $831,600 ( €810,000), meaning they walked away with a cool €405,000 each, reports Belfast Live.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off at 8th hole during the second round of the Dubai Desert Classic ...

Daniel Hillier of New Zealand has birdied the final two holes to shoot 2-under 70 and take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic.

Tom McKibbin has become the third player to join Jon Rahm's LIV Golf stable for 2025, with the Northern Irishman's move having the approval of countryman Rory McIlroy

Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland is the latest player to join Saudi-funded LIV Golf. In doing so, the 22-year-old has rejected the advice of mentor Rory McIlroy.

The Dubai Desert Classic carried a huge prize fund of $9 million (£7,396,452) and 8,000 Race to Dubai points, with champ Hatton claiming the first prize of $1,530,000 (£1,257,396). McIlroy and Moller shared $831,600 (£683,432), meaning they walked away with a cool £341,716 each.

Rory McIlroy is one of the leading golfers of his generation, but there are three big targets he still has his eyes on before he hangs up his clubs for good

Rory McIlroy finished in a share of fourth place at the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic on 12-under-par, three shots behind winner Tyrrell Hatton. The result marked an impressive milestone for the ...

Rory McIlroy kickstarts his 2025 season this week at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, live on Sky Sports, with the defending champion immediately having the opportunity to create history.