Alayna Rafique: swinging for more

From Dubai fairways to a US college scholarship, Alayna Rafique is quietly building a game, and a mindset, ready for the next level. There is something refreshing about a young player who does not just talk about potential but...
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McIlroy Sceptical About McKibbin’s LIV Golf Move

Rory McIlroy has expressed his disappointment as fellow Northern Irish golfer Tom McKibbin appears poised to make a surprising switch to the breakaway LIV Golf tour.   McIlroy has served as a mentor to McKibbin, said he would “make...

Emirates Golf Club: The Big Bang

How Emirates Golf Club and the Hero Dubai Desert Classic sparked a golfing revolution in the UAE   It’s hard to believe now, but back in 1988, the UAE’s golfing landscape was almost unrecognisable. Only a handful of courses...

Rory McIlroy’s 2025 Major Chances: Why the Hero Dubai Desert Classic Matters

Rory McIlroy is gearing up for what could be a career-defining year in 2025, with his sights firmly set on ending a 10-year wait for a Major championship. As a four-time Major winner, McIlroy knows what it takes to...

Thomas Pieters Reflects on Missing Life on the DP World Tour

Former Ryder Cup star Thomas Pieters, now competing in the LIV Golf League, has expressed a sense of longing for his time on the DP World Tour. As he prepares to tee off at the Dubai Desert Classic, one...

Phil Mickelson Eyes Return to Golf’s Summit After LIV Struggles

Phil Mickelson has declared his determination to reclaim a place at the summit of men’s professional golf following three lacklustre seasons on the LIV Golf circuit. The six-time Major champion was one of the trailblazers when he committed to...