Golf news: Rory McIlroy pockets five-figure sum as admission is made about LIV contract

The latest golf news following the conclusion of the Dubai Desert Classic, with Rory McIlroy finishing in a disappointing position in the Middle East

Reed leads by 4 shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy's title hopes fade and Hovland surges

Patrick Reed will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic after shooting 5-under 67 as Rory McIlroy's chances of a record-extending fifth title virtually disappeared.
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Patrick Reed cruises to Dubai victory which helps clear up his major future

The former Masters champion, who splits his time between LIV Golf and the DP World Tour, was projected to climb 15 places on the OWGR to No. 29. Reed upstaged an elite field in Dubai including Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland to win one of the European circuit’s biggest events.

Reed leads in Dubai and McIlroy needs a big weekend to challenge for the title

Patrick Reed moved into the lead and Dustin Johnson missed the cut on a mixed day for high-profile LIV golfers at the European tour’s Dubai Desert Classic on Friday. Languishing in between was four-time champion Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood,

Could the Hero Dubai Desert Classic be primed to go 'next level'?

Hero Dubai Desert Classic tournament director Simon Corkill is doing his best to play the waiting game.

LIV player penalized for touching sand on final hole, costing him six figures in Dubai

Puig was assessed a two-stroke penalty for grounding his club in a greenside bunker on Emirates Golf Club’s par-5 18th hole on Sunday, dropping him from T-3 to T-7.

Patrick Reed Finally Gets His DP World Tour Moment in Dubai

But until Sunday afternoon at Emirates Golf Club, one thing had been missing from his resume: a proper DP World Tour victory. The 35-year-old American put that right in emphatic fashion, closing with a steady final round to win the Hero Dubai Desert Classic by four shots and claim the iconic Dallah trophy.

Molinari Turns Back the Clock with Brilliant 65 in Dubai

Francesco Molinari looked every bit the major champion on Thursday, firing a stunning seven-under 65 to grab a two-shot lead after the first round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club.