Although Rory McIlroy has not played well in his first tournament of 2025, he is certainly not out of it at the halfway point.

The two Northern Irish golfers have been close in the past, but a move to the rival tour could ruin that relationship.

Rory McIlroy is not playing at the level we have come to expect, but has precedence to lean on at the Hero Desert Dubai Classic.

DeMar DeRozan gave Sacramento the lead for good with 2:20 remaining, De'Aaron Fox made five free throws amid two controversial calls in the final 33 seconds, and the host Kings hung on to defeat the Houston Rockets 132-127 on Thursday night.

Rory McIlroy has never hidden his frustration with Greg Norman, frequently criticizing the Australian as he helped launch the LIV Golf League and, in McIlroy’s mind, initiated the schism with the PGA Tour that has harmed men’s professional golf.

Following a 2-under 70 in the opening round of the 2025 Dubai Desert Classic, Rory McIlroy addressed the announcement that Scott O'Neil had been appointed LIV Golf CEO. Having previously butted heads publicly with outgoing CEO and commissioner Greg Norman,

Rory McIlroy has won the Seve Ballesteros Award for the fourth time in his career. Voted by his peers as the 2024 Player of the Year on the DP World Tour, McIlroy won the Race to Dubai title for the sixth time pulling him alongside Ballesteros for the second-most behind only Collin Montgomerie's eight season-long crowns.

All the while, McIlroy will attempt to win a fifth career major after a 10-year drought filled with close calls. Recently, he has had second-place finishes at the past two U.S. Opens and one runner up at the 2022 Masters. There was also a heartbreaking third place behind winner Cam Smith at the 150th Open at St. Andrews.

Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf's decision to replace Greg Norman as CEO makes it seem the league isn't going to go away anytime soon.

Rory McIlroy wasn't particularly impressive on the first day of the DP World Tour, but the world number three is ready to put things right tomorrow and try to surprise everyone on Sunday. The 35-year-old Northern Irishman is playing his first tournament of the year.

The Dubai Desert Classic featured a strong field before the opening round, but a number of top names will not be involved at the weekend after poor