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Rory McIlroy Shines in Dubai Invitational Despite Quadruple Bogey

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Rory McIlroy retains his lead at the Dubai Invitational after a turbulent round including a quadruple bogey. Find out how he recovered and maintained his two-shot lead!

Rory McIlroy is dominating the Dubai Invitational, holding onto a two-shot lead despite facing a challenging moment with a quadruple bogey during his second round. The world number two showcased his resilience by shooting a one-under-par 70 in the midst of adversity, reaffirming his position at the top of the leaderboard. McIlroy's performance has been a rollercoaster, but he continues to impress with his skill and determination.

The Northern Irishman surprised the golfing world with a flawless opening round of 62, making nine birdies and securing a solid lead in the tournament. Despite a shaky start to his second round, McIlroy managed to bounce back from the quadruple bogey and maintain his focus to stay ahead of the competition. His stellar play and mental strength have solidified his status as a top contender in the Dubai Invitational.

Rory McIlroy's outstanding performance in Dubai demonstrates his unwavering talent and ability to overcome setbacks on the course. As he navigates the challenges of the tournament, fans eagerly anticipate how he will continue to showcase his golfing prowess in the upcoming rounds. McIlroy's resilience and determination are a testament to his exceptional skills and competitive spirit, making him a force to be reckoned with in the world of golf.

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Rory McIlroy: World number two retains Dubai Invitational lead ... (BBC News)

Rory McIlroy holds a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Dubai Invitational after recovering from a quadruple bogey in his second round.

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Dubai Invitational: Rory McIlroy retains lead despite making ... (Sky Sports)

Rory McIlroy shot a one-under-par 70 on Friday at the Dubai Invitational despite making a quadruple bogey seven at the eighth hole; Tommy Fleetwood is three ...

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Rory McIlroy recovers from quadruple bogey, leads by 2 in Dubai ... (ESPN)

Rory McIlroy recovered from a quadruple bogey to shoot a 1-under 70 and maintain the lead at the halfway point of the Dubai Invitational.

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Rory McIlroy goes two clear in Dubai despite horror quadruple bogey (Independent.ie)

Rory McIlroy was pleased to "get my head back into it" and recover from a nasty quadruple bogey seven to retain his two-stroke lead in the inaugural Dubai ...

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Rory McIlroy hits the ground running in Dubai with opening round of ... (The Irish Times)

World No 2 fires nine-under-par round to take two-shot lead at Dubai Invitational.

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Rory McIlroy 'didn't expect that' with opening 62 at Dubai Invitational ... (usatoday.com)

It's hard to imagine Rory McIlroy could've had a better start to his 2024 on the course than he had Thursday. The 34-year-old Northern Irishman fired a ...

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Rory McIlroy starts new campaign with flawless opening 62 at Dubai ... (Meath Chronicle)

McIlroy looked anything but rusty as he recorded nine birdies at Dubai Creek Resort.

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Rory McIlroy surges into Dubai Invitational lead with first-round 62 ... (pgatour.com)

Rory McIlroy made a stunning start to the defense of his Race to Dubai title as a bogey-free 62 handed him a two-shot lead after Day 1 of the inaugural ...

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Rory McIlroy opens with bogey-free 62, leads Dubai Invitational ... (ESPN)

Rory McIlroy made nine birdies in a bogey-free, 9-under 62 to take a two-shot clubhouse lead in the first round of the Dubai Invitational.

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Rory McIlroy's First Round of 2024 Was a Bogey-Free 62 (Sports Illustrated)

A 9-under 62 has the Northern Irishman leading the Dubai Invitational at Dubai Creek Resort by two shots, with Yannik Paul in solo second place at 7 under.

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Dubai Invitational: Rory McIlroy shoots -9 to take first-round lead as ... (Sky Sports)

Rory McIlroy was in superb form as he made nine birdies without dropping a shot at the Dubai Creek Resort; Tommy Fleetwood fourth after shooting a 67; ...

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Rory McIlroy starts new campaign with flawless opening 62 at Dubai ... (Anglo Celt)

McIlroy looked anything but rusty as he recorded nine birdies at Dubai Creek Resort.

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Rory McIlroy makes flying start with bogey-free nine under 62 at ... (Independent.ie)

RORY McILROY surprised himself by blasting nine birdies in a sensational bogey-free 62 to take a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the Dubai ...

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Rory McIlroy debuts new woods, putter in season-opener - PGA TOUR (pgatour.com)

Last year, Rory McIlroy accomplished something he'd never done before in his decorated career. His victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic marked the first ...

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McIlroy maintains Dubai lead despite quadruple bogey (RTE.ie)

Rory McIlroy maintained his two-shot lead in the Dubai Invitational after battling back from a shock quadruple bogey in round two.

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Rory McIlroy opens with stunning 62 in Dubai Invitational (Independent.ie)

Rory McIlroy fired an early warning shot across the bows of his Major rivals when he fired a stunning nine-under 62 to take a two-shot lead into the second ...

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Rory McIlroy starts new campaign with flawless opening 62 at Dubai ... (Westmeath Independent)

McIlroy looked anything but rusty as he recorded nine birdies at Dubai Creek Resort.

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Brilliant Rory McIlroy surges into Dubai lead, Rory McIlroy made a stunning start to the defence of his Race to Dubai title as a bogey-free 62 handed him a ...

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Rory McIlroy loses lead after disastrous quadruple bogey at Dubai ... (Irish Mirror)

The Holywood man opened his first tournament of the year with a sizzling nine-under-par 62 at the Dubai Creek Resort.

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