Golf

Rory McIlroy overcomes quadruple bogey to regain lead at Dubai Invitational

A nightmare eighth hole led to a seven on a par 3, but he still leads by two shots after a 70

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd after putting out on the 18th green in Dubai. Photograph: Alex Burstow/Getty
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd after putting out on the 18th green in Dubai. Photograph: Alex Burstow/Getty
Philip Reid
Fri Jan 12 2024 - 13:37

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times