Golf

Odds stacked against Marco Penge as he looks to deny Rory McIlroy in Dubai

McIlroy is looking to win a fourth-straight Order of Merit title to cap a remarkable year

Marco Penge and Rory McIlroy shake hands after playing together in the first round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links Golf Course. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images
Marco Penge and Rory McIlroy shake hands after playing together in the first round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links Golf Course. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images
Philip Reid
Wed Nov 12 2025 - 14:49 • 5 MIN READ

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times