Golf

Rory McIlroy blasts into contention as LIV rebels gatecrash Dubai party

World No 1 produces sensational birdie-eagle-birdie finish to vault himself up the leaderboard

Rory McIlroy and caddie Harry Diamond celebrate at the Dubai Desert Classic. Photograph: Warren Little/Getty Images
Rory McIlroy and caddie Harry Diamond celebrate at the Dubai Desert Classic. Photograph: Warren Little/Getty Images
Philip Reid
Fri Jan 27 2023 - 15:35 • 4 MIN READ

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times