Dubai Desert Classic 2025 Rd 1

  • Adam Scott and Jon Rahm, right, during the opening round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Getty Images
    Adam Scott and Jon Rahm, right, during the opening round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Getty Images
  • Rory McIlroy struggled along with other big names at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday. AFP
    Rory McIlroy struggled along with other big names at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday. AFP
  • Ricardo Gouveia of Portugal was among the unexpected leaders at Emirates Golf Club. Getty Images
    Ricardo Gouveia of Portugal was among the unexpected leaders at Emirates Golf Club. Getty Images
  • David Micheluzzi of Australia acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green. Getty Images
    David Micheluzzi of Australia acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green. Getty Images
  • David Ford is among the joint-leaders at Dubai Desert Classic. Getty Images
    David Ford is among the joint-leaders at Dubai Desert Classic. Getty Images
  • Rasmus Hojgaard of Denmark tees off on the eighth hole. Getty Images
    Rasmus Hojgaard of Denmark tees off on the eighth hole. Getty Images
  • Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood walk on the green during the first day of the Dubai Desert Classic. AFP
    Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood walk on the green during the first day of the Dubai Desert Classic. AFP