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Rory recounts 'pretty scrappy' Round 1 in Dubai

January 16, 2025 10:22 AM
Rory McIlroy reflects on his first competitive round of golf in 2025 at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, explaining the challenges posed by Emirates Golf Club and why he did a "good job" of scrambling.

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