US EditionReed Leads by 4 Shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy's Title Hopes Fade and Hovland Surges
- On Thursday, Francesco Molinari shot a seven-under-par 65 with eight birdies to take a two-shot lead at the Majlis Course, Emirates Golf Club in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
- Drawing on practice at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Francesco Molinari said he felt rusty last week but credited his putter after holing three shots from just off the green.
- Despite upward movement on the board, McIlroy posted a 69 and said, `Conditions got trickier as the day went on, the wind picked up and greens are getting firm.`
- Patrick Reed leads at nine-under, and Andy Sullivan's 62 moved him to eight-under while Tyrrell Hatton signed for a two-under 70 and is in sixth place.
- Given the high-calibre entry list, the $9 million Rolex Series event features major winners, and Rory McIlroy must make a move on Friday to contend for another title.
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Reed leads by 4 shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy's title hopes fade and Hovland surges
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Reed leads by 4 shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy's title hopes fade in 3rd round
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Patrick Reed will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic after shooting 5-under 67 on Saturday, as Rory McIlroy's chances of a record-extending fifth title virtually disappeared.
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Rory McIlroy believes another astonishing comeback victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic is not out of the question despite finding himself seven strokes behind the leader.The Northern Irishman sits on two under par, sharing 20th position after contending with challenging wind conditions at Emirates Golf Club.His confidence stems from 2024's extraordinary triumph, when he trailed by 10 shots at the halfway stage before claiming victory. Frida…
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