Fifth Hero Dubai Desert Classic launches tomorrow

DUBAI, 21st January, 2026 (WAM) -- Rory McIlroy has set his sights on a fifth Hero Dubai Desert Classic crown as he begins the 2026 DP World Tour season, marking 20 years since his debut at Emirates Golf Club.

The world number two enjoyed a landmark 2025 season, becoming the sixth male player in history to complete the career Grand Slam with victory at the Masters. He later claimed his second Amgen Irish Open tit