9 Big Names To Miss Dubai Desert Classic Cut

Jon Rahm misses cut in Dubai after 77, sees ‘positive impact’ of new LIV leader
Jon Rahm’s season debut was cut short Friday after a few errant drives led to a second-round 77 and a missed cut at the Dubai Desert Classic.
Ewen Ferguson leads Hero Dubai Desert Classic; Jon Rahm misses cut by 2 after shooting 77
Rahm hit an amazing bunker shot Thursday but couldn't get it going Friday, as he was 4 over during a seven-hole stretch on the back nine.
Rory McIlroy survives cut as Jon Rahm misses at Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Jon Rahm missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic. Ewen Ferguson was taking full advantage.
'Frustrated' McIlroy Nine Shots Off Dubai Pace, Rahm Misses Cut
Rory McIlroy will need a spectacular weekend to win a third straight Dubai Desert Classic title after slipping nine shots behind halfway leader Ewen Ferguson on Friday, while Jon Rahm missed the cut.
Jon Rahm’s shot gets stuck in the bush amid fears of missing the cut at the Dubai Desert Classic
Jon Rahm had a tough outing at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on Friday, January 17, as he began with a 5-over 42 on the front nine.
Watch Jon Rahm rip a 279-yard missile out of a fairway bunker at the Dubai Desert Classic
Hitting a fairway metal out of the sand is essentially hara-kiri for 90% of golfers. You may as well take your 5-wood and hit yourself over the head with it. The result would be approximately the same. But the 2021 U.S. Open and 2023 Masters champion is decidedly NOT one of us and this ridiculous sand save proves that and then some.
Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland miss cut in Dubai; Rory McIlroy 'frustrated'
While Scotland's Ewen Ferguson has established a one-stroke lead at the Dubai Desert Classic after solid rounds of 67 and 65 pushed him to 12 under par, Jon Rahm of Spain and Viktor Hovland of Norway were among those who missed the 36-hole cut Friday.
US amateur David Ford upstages McIlroy and Rahm to share lead in Dubai
A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the European tour has upstaged Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and many of the world’s top players at the Dubai Desert Classic for a share of the first-round lead.
This American amateur is tied for first-round lead in Dubai and beating Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm
David Ford was playing like one of the best amateurs in the world at the end of 2024. It's no surprise he starts 2025 on top of the leaderboard.
Dubai Desert Classic: Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm upstaged by unlikely challengers on opening day
Given the field assembled for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic this week, it was always possible there would be players who break through the defences of the Majlis Course. The rough is malicious at Emirates Golf Club,
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Jon Rahm changed two crucial pieces of gear to start 2025
Jon Rahm's season started off with a missed cut in Dubai, but we're tracking two major gear changes he made in the offseason.
McIlroy And Rahm Set For Top-level Meeting In Dubai
Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm will mount a battle of the No.1 players on the DP World Tour and LIV Golf Tour at the $9 million Hero Dubai Desert Classic, which begins Thursday.
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Watch: Jon Rahm Makes Eagle After Tee Shot Lands in Waste Area
During the opening round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, Jon Rahm made an incredible eagle on the par-5 10th hole. First, ...
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Jon Rahm admires Scottish golfer: Plenty of talent and capabilities
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic is a chance for LIV Golfers to meet again some of their colleagues from the PGA Tour, but also ...
Tyrrell Hatton reveals 'iconic' edge at DP World Tour's Dubai Desert Classic
Tyrell Hatton is among several elite golfers playing this week at the DP World Tour's Dubai Desert Classic. He was joined by ...
Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm applaud LIV Golf’s hiring Scott O’Neill as new CEO
Despite being on opposite sides of the issue, McIlroy and Rahm both expressed positive opinions about LIV Golf’s new CEO.
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Golfer gets all-time bounce off grandstand to grab the lead at DP World Tour event
Ewen Ferguson has the lead through two rounds at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic and that shouldn't be much of a surprise to ...
'Changing face of golf as Rahm tees it up in Dubai'
It is an indication of how much the golfing landscape is changing that Jon Rahm is starting his competitive year this week at ...