Dubai, David Ford and Rory McIlroy

U.S. amateur David Ford tied for lead at star-studded Dubai Desert Classic
David Ford, a 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the European tour, upstaged Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and many of the world's top players at the Dubai Desert Classic to take a share of the first-round clubhouse lead Thursday.
UNC senior David Ford upstages Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm to share lead in Dubai
A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the DP World Tour upstaged Rory McIlroy , Jon Rahm and many of the world’s top players at the Dubai Desert Classic .
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.
Who is amateur rising star David Ford? All we know about the Hero Dubai Desert Classic co-leader
Italian golfer Guido Migliozzi is trailing behind David Ford, Ricardo Goiveia and David Micheluzzi. The former is at the fourth spot after Round 1 of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic with a score of 6-under. Here's taking a look at the full leaderboard after Round 1:
U.S. amateur David Ford sinks 40-footer, shares lead in Dubai
University of North Carolina senior David Ford made the most of his first trip outside the United States. The No. 6-ranked amateur in the world shares the lead at 7-under in the Dubai Desert Classic following a memorable first round highlighted by a 40-foot eagle putt and a run of five consecutive birdies at Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy makes ‘scrappy’ start at Dubai Desert Classic as amateur takes share of lead
Seeking a third straight win at Emirates Golf Club, McIlroy carded four birdies and two bogeys to lie five shots off the lead shared by American amateur David Ford, Portugal’s Ricardo Gouveia and Australian David Micheluzzi.
Rory McIlroy five off Hero Dubai Desert Classic lead after firing 70 in opening round at Emirates GC
Rory McIlroy begins title defence with opening-round 70; Tom McKibbin also five shots off the lead amid LIV Golf links; David Ford, Ricardo Gouveia and David Micheluzzi clubhouse leaders after 65s; wa
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 to take a share of the first-ro
Golf: Dubai Desert Classic First Round Scores
Leading first round scores on Thursday in the DP World Tour Hero Dubai Desert Classic, Emirates GC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Gbr & Irl unless stated, Par 72): ...
European Tour Hero Dubai Desert Classic Scores
Scores from the European Tour Hero Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday -7 Ricardo Gouveia (Portugal) 65 David Micheluzzi (Australia) 65 David Ford (USA) 65 -6 Guido Migliozzi (Italy) 66 -5 Mike Lorenzo-V ...
Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington and Tom McKibbin five off the pace after the opening round of Dubai Desert Classic
RORY McIlroy began his hunt for a record fifth Hero Dubai Desert Classic title with a decent opening round of 70. The world ...
McIlroy makes ‘pretty scrappy’ return in Dubai... while an Aussie is on fire!
Northern Irishman McIlroy won the season-ending DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in November for his third ...
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Aussie Micheluzzi sets hot pace in Dubai Desert Classic
Australian David Micheluzzi has enjoyed a blistering start to the Dubai Desert Classic, sharing the lead after the first ...
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Dubai Desert Classic 2025: Tickets, tee times, prize money and all you need to know
Rory McIlroy will be bidding to make more history in the UAE this weekend when he tees it up at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic ...