Lowry and McIlroy lurking as Elvira takes two-shot lead at Dubai Invitational
Shane Lowry overcame a slow start and made three birdies in his last 12 holes to grind out a one-under 70 and keep his victory hopes alive in the Dubai Invitational.
Rory McIlroy swapped his blades for a new set of cavity-back irons but it was business as usual as the Masters champion raced into the first round lead at the Dubai Invitational.
Lowry eyes end to three-year victory drought in 2026
Shane Lowry will forever remember 2025 for his Ryder Cup heroics but he admits that getting another win and contending for a second major championship victory are the goals at the top of his wish list.
Rory McIlroy insisted on looking at the positives after combining some sensational play with a series of “sloppy mistakes” to lose the Dubai Invitational to Tommy Fleetwood.
McIlroy sets up Fleetwood showdown in Dubai as Power makes Sony cut
Rory McIlroy was thrilled to see his game respond under pressure and set up a final-day showdown with Tommy Fleetwood for the Dubai Invitational at Dubai Creek.
McIlroy happy to overcome quadruple bogey blues and retain Dubai lead
Rory McIlroy was pleased to "get my head back into it" and recover from a nasty quadruple bogey seven to retain his two-stroke lead in the inaugural Dubai Invitational.
McIlroy opens with bogey-free 62 in Dubai as DPWT announces Pelley to leave in April
Rory McIlroy fired an early warning shot across the bows of his manor rivals when he fired a stunning nine-under 62 to take a two-shot lead into the second round of the inaugural Dubai Invitational.