David Ford, a 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the European tour, upstaged Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and many of the world's top players at the Dubai Desert Classic to take a share of the first-round clubhouse lead Thursday.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the European tour upstaged Rory McIlroy ... round lead on Thursday. David Ford, a senior at the University ...

David Ford was playing like one of the best amateurs in the world at the end of 2024. It's no surprise he starts 2025 on top of the leaderboard.

University of North Carolina senior David Ford made the most of his first trip outside ... and have a lot of fun." Defending champion Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland shot 2-under 70 thanks to playing his final 10 holes at 3-under. "First competitive ...

RORY McILROY ticked off a “bucket list” experience by joining Borussia Dortmund’s famous Yellow Wall – before hitting a bit of a brick wall at the Desert Classic. McIlroy, who opened

Rory McIlroy begins title defence with opening-round 70; Tom McKibbin also five shots off the lead amid LIV Golf links; David Ford, Ricardo Gouveia and David Micheluzzi clubhouse leaders after 65s; wa

Pretty scrappy’ start for defending champion Rory McIlroy in Dubai - The Northern Irishman is seeking a third straight win at Emirates Golf Club.

United Arab Emirates — A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the European tour upstaged Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and many of the world’s top players at the Dubai Desert Classic for a share of the first-round lead on Thursday. David Ford, a ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the DP World Tour upstaged Rory McIlroy and many ... lead on Thursday. David Ford, a senior at the ...

Golf just got even weirder. Not so long ago, the thought of Rory McIlroy praising Greg Norman was absurd, but here he was on Thursday complimenting his fellow multiple major winner after LIV Golf confirmed that the Australian has been replaced as chief executive.

The first meeting between Tiger Woods' Jupiter Links GC and Rory McIlroy's Boston Common drew David Ortiz, Mike Trout and others to Palm Beach Gardens.