Rory McIlroy came up just short of adding another DP World Tour win to his record at the Dubai Invitational this weekend. McIlroy went into the final round three shots behind 54-hole leader Nacho Elvira,

McIlroy opened his new year with a leading, 5-under 66 Thursday at the DP World Tour’s Dubai Invitational while gaming almost a full set of cavity-back irons.

Rory McIlroy’s return to competition for his first start of 2026 came with a familiar twist: new year, new equipment—and a reminder that even one of the best ball-strikers of his generation is always searching for small gains.

Rory McIlroy will be pre-tournament favourite at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, an event he was won four times; McIlroy finished tied-third at the Dubai Invitational; Watch McIlroy live on Thursday fr

The five-time major champion says Brooks Koepka's return is another indication the rival tour has a shaky future.

The SI Golf staff continues to preview the new season and ponders whether Rory McIlroy will add to his major count one year after bagging the career Grand Slam.

Leeds United are one of a number of prominent football clubs in England now with American owners, with 49ers Enterprises holding a majority stake in the Whites. Any Leeds fan will suggest that it has been unusually calm at Elland Road of late.

The field strength of the Dubai Invitational 2026 was quite strong, getting a rating of 108. 13130 from the OWGR.