Rory McIlroy savours superb comeback win for fourth Dubai Desert Classic title
by Carl Markham
Jan 21, 2024
2 minutes
Rory McIlroy completed the best weekend comeback of his career to successfully defend his title and win a record fourth Dubai Desert Classic.
The Northern Irishman’s previous biggest recovery with two rounds to go was from five shots back at the 2015 BMW PGA Championship but having begun round three 10 adrift he closed out a one-stroke victory at the Emirates Golf Club.
Saturday’s 63 catapulted him into were unable to exert any meaningful pressure.
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