2009 Dubai Desert Classic
European PGA Tour | 29 Jan - 01 Feb 2009
Despite three bogeys in his last four holes, teenager Rory McIlroy held on to win the Dubai Desert Classic and secured his maiden European Tour title by one over Justin Rose and by two over Henrik Stenson.
The youngster from Northern Ireland, who does not turn 20 until May of this year, appeared to have the title in safe keeping when five consecutive birdies from the 9th established a six shot lead. Winning for the first time is never an easy pro...
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