McIlroy maintains Dubai Desert Classic lead (AP)
Northern Ireland teenager Rory McIlroy maintained his lead in the weather-affected Dubai Desert Classic after the third round was suspended because of darkness on Saturday. McIlroy had an eagle and got to 15-under 169 after 10 holes for a two-shot lead over Louis Oosthuizen, who was in his group, and Richard Green of Australia, who played 11 holes.
Golf-Two eagles help McIlroy regain initiative in Dubai (Reuters)
DUBAI, Jan 31 - Teenager Rory McIlroy made two eagles on
Saturday to retake the lead when bad light halted play during
the third round of the fog-delayed Dubai Desert Classic.
McIlroy maintains Dubai Desert Classic lead (AP)
Northern Ireland teenager Rory McIlroy maintained his lead in the weather-affected Dubai Desert Classic after the third round was suspended because of darkness on Saturday. McIlroy had an eagle and got to 15-under 169 after 10 holes for a two-shot lead over Louis Oosthuizen, who was in his group, and Richard Green of Australia, who played 11 holes.
Golf-Two eagles help McIlroy regain initiative in Dubai (Reuters)
DUBAI, Jan 31 - Teenager Rory McIlroy made two eagles on
Saturday to retake the lead when bad light halted play during
the third round of the fog-delayed Dubai Desert Classic.
McIlroy’s eagle puts him on top at Dubai (PA SportsTicker)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Ticker) — Rory McIlroy produced two timely eagles Saturday to take charge at the Dubai Desert Classic and remain in the hunt for his maiden professional title.
No Mickelson worries for Watney at FBR Open (PA SportsTicker)
Nick Watney won’t have to worry about Phil Mickelson when he continues the pursuit for his second career PGA Tour title during the third round of the FBR Open on Saturday.
Rory McIlroy leads by one after 2nd round in Dubai (AP)
Rory McIlroy shot a 4-under 68 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead after the completion of the fog-delayed second round of the Dubai Desert Classic. The 19-year-old from Northern Ireland had a 12-under 132 at Emirates Golf Club after more than 5 hours, 50 minutes were lost on the opening two days. Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa made a hole-in-one on the 11th and finished with a 65.
Rory McIlroy leads by one after 2nd round in Dubai (AP)
Rory McIlroy shot a 4-under 68 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead after the completion of the fog-delayed second round of the Dubai Desert Classic. The 19-year-old from Northern Ireland had a 12-under 132 at Emirates Golf Club after more than 5 hours, 50 minutes were lost on the opening two days. Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa made a hole-in-one on the 11th and finished with a 65.