Golf

Rory McIlroy savours fourth Dubai Desert Classic title, 15 years after his first

Back-to-back birdies on the eighth and ninth critical in final round 70 to hold off Adrian Meronk

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland laughs with his parents, Rosie and Gerry McIlroy. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland laughs with his parents, Rosie and Gerry McIlroy. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty
Philip Reid
Sun Jan 21 2024 - 15:14

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times