Rory McIlroy is making his 2025 debut in the desert. He will be joined by Jon Rahm, Akshay Bhatia, Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed, Robert MacIntyre, Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard, Viktor Hovland, Tyrrell Hatton, Adam Scott and European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald.

Golf betting expert Dave Tindall's three first-round leader tips for the Dubai Desert Classic 2025 including Paul Waring at 60/1 this week on the Betfair Sportsbook

Viktor Hovland is deep in the Nashville swing instructor scene. His new instructor, TJ Yeaton, is based out of Belle Meade. Big step up for him. He sent me a video breakdown of my swing Saturday. Now he’s working with Hovland. pic.twitter.com/Rr77j1ywaU

Séamus Powerwithdraws from American Express Championship at La Quinta on the PGA Tour after suffering recurrence of a back injury

Rory McIlroy chasing record fifth Hero Dubai Desert Classic and third in as many years; Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, Tommy Fleetwood all feature at the Rolex Series event; watch live on Thursday from 4am

The Majlis Course promises to present a tougher challenge for the 36th edition of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic—a prospect that four-time champion Rory McIlroy is relishing. Few know the Majlis Course as intimately as the Northern Irishman,

The four-time Major winner was spotted using a unique training aid on the range at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, specifically a small golf club

Hero Dubai Desert Classic is the first big event of the year on the DP World Tour schedule as Rory McIlroy seeks a fifth event win in the United Arab Emirates. Ryan Ballengee previews the event.