Drama in Dubai: Thomas Pieters tied for lead while LIV member and ex-European Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson paired with Luke Donald on Sunday
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Dubai Desert Classic: Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed tied as Ian Poulter leads rain-delayed opening round - BBC Sport
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THOMAS PIETERS TOPS THE LEADERBOARD ON SHORTENED OPENING DAY AT HERO DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC - Hero Dubai Desert Classic
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Rory McIlroy says beating rival Patrick Reed to Dubai Desert Classic is 'sweeter than it should be' after 'Tee-gate' debacle and tree cheating claim | talkSPORT
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Dubai Desert Classic golf 2023: Round 4 results, leaderboard, scorecard, Rory McIlroy vs Patrick Reed epic finish
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