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.

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.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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 ...

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

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 ...

In fact, the only thing that would have made Week 4 better was if Monday's match came down to a Tiger vs. Rory overtime "chip off" – think penalty kicks but three golfers from each team chipping from 37 yards to get closest to the pin.

Here are dozens of great restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens, near SoFi Center, for golf fans attending TGL events.

Rory McIlroy has three achievements to tick off his bucket list before the end of his career as he revealed his ‘main focus’ for the new season. McIlroy won four times across the PGA Tour and DP World Tour last year but endured another frustrating season when it came to the majors.

With dozens of great dining options along nearby PGA Boulevard, fans attending TGL events should have no trouble fueling up before or after.

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