DUBAI (UAE) — Rory McIlroy saw his 15-foot birdie putt hit the cup. He clenched his fist, and let out a roar of joy to celebrate a win. McIlroy won birdie-birdie by one stroke over Reed who shot 65. McIlroy, 33, had won the DP World Tour’s Season-long Race to Dubai and the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup last season. McIlroy stated that today’s round was mentally the most difficult. It would have been easy to let emotions get in the path. “I had to focus on me and not on who was on the leaderboard. McIlroy stated that this is “probably sweeter than it should” McIlroy began the year with a win — it was his first win in his career. He has been close many times in Abu Dhabi, where his year-opening tournament is held. In 2009 and 2015, he also won the Dubai Desert Classic. McIlroy’s drive at No. McIlroy’s drive on No. 18 was a dribble into the rough to the right of fairway. He watched it closely, clearly afraid for the worst. The world No. 1 shot was his third from 92 yards. The putt was rolled by 1. McIlroy was 19-under overall. McIlroy won with his B-game and was especially proud of how he managed to hold down the last. He had missed shots in the water in front the green last Sunday, which cost him the title. McIlroy said, “It was an all-day battle — honestly it’s been tough all week.” McIlroy said, “I don’t feel like I did my best this week, but I managed to play so well and was very smart.” Even the second shot at last. Although I could have made it to the green, the events of yesterday and last year meant that I had to try to get a wedge to help me make it up and down. “I was thrilled that I allowed myself to have the chance the first week. I played well.” Lucas Herbert from Australia shot 66, placing third behind McIlroy.
Title: Rory McIlroy wins Hero Dubai Desert Classic by one shot
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Published Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500
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