Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy and Dubai

This American amateur is tied for first-round lead in Dubai and beating Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm
David Ford was playing like one of the best amateurs in the world at the end of 2024. It's no surprise he starts 2025 on top of the leaderboard.
Rory McIlroy Pushes Back on Jon Rahm's ‘Golden Era for Golf’ Comment
At the Dubai Desert Classic, Jon Rahm said “we’re living in a golden era right now for golf,” which Rory McIlroy didn’t quite agree with.
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.
WATCH: Jon Rahm shoots 279 yards from the bunker with a wood at Dubai Desert Classic
Jon Rahm made the headlines with an impressive 279-yard shot from a bunker at the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
U.S. amateur David Ford sinks 40-footer, shares lead in Dubai
University of North Carolina senior David Ford made the most of his first trip outside the United States. The No. 6-ranked amateur in the world shares the lead at 7-under in the Dubai Desert Classic following a memorable first round highlighted by a 40-foot eagle putt and a run of five consecutive birdies at Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club.
US amateur David Ford upstages McIlroy and Rahm to share lead in Dubai
A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the European tour has upstaged Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and many of the world’s top players at the Dubai Desert Classic for a share of the first-round lead.
European Tour Hero Dubai Desert Classic Scores
Scores from the European Tour Hero Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday -7 Ricardo Gouveia (Portugal) 65 David Micheluzzi (Australia) 65 David Ford (USA) 65 -6 Guido Migliozzi (Italy) 66 -5 Mike Lorenzo-V
Dubai Desert Classic: Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm upstaged by unlikely challengers on opening day
Given the field assembled for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic this week, it was always possible there would be players who break through the defences of the Majlis Course. The rough is malicious at Emirates Golf Club,
Amateur Ford shares Hero Dubai Desert Classic lead
When Rory McIlroy told the media ahead of his Hero Dubai Desert Classic title defence that players would need to play a little “safer” due to the challenging course setup, few expected anyone to go particularly low this week.
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Watch Jon Rahm rip a 279-yard missile out of a fairway bunker at the Dubai Desert Classic
Remember Jon Rahm? The former World No. 1 who joined LIV Golf last winter and promptly vanished from major contention? Well, ...
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‘I think it’s wrong’: Jon Rahm snipes critics of LIV’s major ‘credibility’
Jon Rahm sounded off at the Dubai Desert Classic, defending LIV and calling golf's current approach to the majors "wrong." ...
'Changing face of golf as Rahm tees it up in Dubai'
It is an indication of how much the golfing landscape is changing that Jon Rahm is starting his competitive year this week at ...
Jon Rahm drops savage truth bomb on LIV Golf, OWGR
Jon Rahm, on the eve of the Dubai Desert Classic, revealed a change in philosophy for LIV Golf amid the OWGR controversy.
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‘Rose-tinted glasses’: Rory McIlroy offers strong critique of Jon Rahm’s ‘golden era’ claim
Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm offered different views on the current state of men's pro golf, which is fitting given the game's ...
U.S. amateur David Ford upstages McIlroy, Rahm to share lead in Dubai
A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the European tour upstaged Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and many of the world's ...
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How Jon Rahm And Other LIV Stars Can Play DP World Tour Events In 2025
LIV Golf stars Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton and Sergio Garcia will all be teeing it up on the DP World Tour this year, but why ...
Dubai Desert Classic 2025 LIVE: Tee times, field, leaderboard and how to follow as McIlroy and Rahm headline Rolex Series event
Reigning Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy gets his 2025 DP World Tour season up and running at the prestigious Hero Dubai Desert Classic this week. McIlroy won the Rolex Series event at the ...