Ewen Ferguson, Dubai Desert Classic and Jon Rahm

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.
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.
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,
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.
Golf: Dubai Desert Classic Scores
Leading second-round scores from the European Tour's Dubai Desert Classic on Friday (par 72; GBR & IRL unless stated):
Tom McKibben in touch at the Dubai Desert Classic
Tom McKibben, who was warned by Rory McIlroy against joining the LIV Tour this week, is in contention at the Dubai Desert Classic, heading into the weekend's action.
Jon Rahm’s shot gets stuck in the bush amid fears of missing the cut at the Dubai Desert Classic
Jon Rahm had a tough outing at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on Friday, January 17, as he began with a 5-over 42 on the front nine.
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.
Rory McIlroy believes he still has 'a decent chance' of retaining Hero Dubai Desert Classic crown despite being eight shots behind
Rory McIlroy believes he still has a "decent chance" of defending his Hero Dubai Desert Classic crown despite being eight shots behind leader Ewen Ferguson.
Does the Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2025 have a cut? Format explored
Hero Dubai Desert Classic has a cutline after 36 holes. The DP World Tour event kicked off with its inaugural round on Thursday, January 16. After two rounds, it will have a cutline.
UPDATE 2-European Tour Hero Dubai Desert Classic Scores
Scores from the European Tour Hero Dubai Desert Classic on Friday5Ross Fisher (England)713Jorge Campillo (Spain)75Matthias Schwab (Austria)722Yuto Katsuragawa (Japan)703Darius Van Driel (Netherlands)7
Dubai Desert Classic: Dan Hillier fires blistering seven-under including eagle on 18 to surge into second, Ryan Fox remains steady after two rounds
Kiwi Dan Hillier fired a seven-under 65 to sit second after two rounds at the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. The world No. 223 scored five birdies and an eagle during a bogey-free second ...
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 ...
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'Wee bit of luck' secures halfway lead for Ewen Ferguson in Dubai
“A wee bit of luck goes a long way,” declared a smiling Ewen Ferguson and he wasn’t joking in this instance as a slice of ...
McIlroy Hits 'Scrappy' Two-under First Round On Dubai Return
Rory McIlroy got his 2025 season underway with a two-under-par 70 first round at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, five shots off the three leaders.
Rory recounts 'pretty scrappy' Round 1 in Dubai
Rory McIlroy reflects on his first competitive round of golf in 2025 at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, explaining the ...