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McIlroy Makes Double Bogey in 73 and Opens Dubai Desert Classic 8 Shots Behind Molinari
Molinari’s 7-under 65 features eight birdies and sets an eight-shot lead over Rory McIlroy, who scored 1-over 73 in the opening round.
- On Thursday, Francesco Molinari shot a 7-under 65 to lead the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club, hitting eight birdies including four in his first five holes.
- Rory McIlroy's round unraveled when his chip approach on the 18th rolled into the water, leading to a penalty and a double-bogey seven in a 1-over opening-round score of 73.
- Mikael Lindberg sat two shots back in second place with a 5-under 67, while Joel Girrbach was alone in third on 4 under and a group at 3 under included 21-year-old former Arizona State University student Wenyi Ding.
- The defending champion Tyrrell Hatton began his defence with a 2-under 70 at Emirates Golf Club, while Tommy Fleetwood and Ryder Cup teammates dropped shots late, altering the lead chase.
- The opening-round gap means chasing players, including Lindberg and Girrbach, must mount comebacks while mid-level groups, including the 3-under group with Wenyi Ding, shape pairings and momentum.
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Molinari leads on day 1 of Dubai Desert Classic
Francesco Molinari surprises with a seven-under-par lead on Day 1 of the Dubai Desert Classic, while Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood face challenges. Discover how Shane Lowry and Tyrrell Hatton fared in their opening rounds.
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