But before suffering that freak injury, Hovland parted ways with his swing coach, Joe Mayo, for the second time in 15 months. The two initially separated a few months after Hovland won the FedEx Cup in August 2023 but then re-kindled at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla.

Ewen Ferguson took the spotlight at the Dubai Desert Classic, leading after the second round. Ranked No. 141, Ferguson edged ahead after an advantageous shot at the 18th hole. Meanwhile, top-ranked stars Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland missed the cut,

It was a “kerfuffle” getting to the Dubai Desert Classic, and not bringing bigger footwear is making Viktor Hovland’s toe injury flare up.

Rory McIlroy will need a spectacular weekend to win a third straight Dubai Desert Classic title after slipping nine shots behind halfway leader Ewen Ferguson on Friday, while Jon Rahm missed the cut.

Three-time DP World Tour victor Ewen Ferguson the halfway leader in Dubai after remarkable final hole; defending champion Rory McIlroy nine adrift; watch the final two rounds on Saturday and Sunday on Sky Sports Golf,

McIlroy charged from 10 shots behind last year and will need a repeat performance if he is to win tournament for a third year in a row

Reigning Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy gets his 2025 DP World Tour season up and running at the prestigious Hero Dubai Desert Classic this week. McIlroy won the Rolex Series event at the

Dubai-based Scot Ewen Ferguson leads way on 12 under while Jon Rahm’s struggles cause a surprise after dismal 77.

Golf superstar Viktor Hovland has opened up on his constant tinkering after a tumultuous 2024 season. The Norwegian won the FedEx Cup in 2023 but suffered a dramatic fall from grace in the 12

Viktor Hovland offered a blunt assessment of his latest swing tweaks and the overall state of his game in Dubai.

The second round of the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic was played on Friday, January 17 at Emirates Golf Club. The cut line was drawn at even par after 36 holes and 70 players made it through.