DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland shakes hands with Ryan Fox of New Zealand on the 18th green on Day Two of the Dubai Invitational at Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club on January 12, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Alex Burstow / Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland shakes hands with Ryan Fox of New Zealand on the 18th green on Day Two of the Dubai Invitational at Dubai Creek Golf and YachShow more

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