2016 Omega Dubai Desert Classic Discussion

[nevets88]

So this is the last of the European Tour's Middle East stretch. McIlroy, Stenson, Kaymer, Fitzpatrick and DeChambeau are in the field.

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Rory McIlroy leads the field again this year, as the four-time major champion returns to the tournament that remains close to his heart. McIlroy is defending champion, having cruised to a three-shot victory 12 months ago — his second win at the event. The Desert Classic provided the Northern Irishman with his first professional triumph, back in 2009. McIlroy will be up against another strong field next week, with world No 6 Henrik Stenson seeking a second Desert Classic title, while two-time major champion Martin Kaymer and rising star Matt Fitzpatrick are also competing. Bryson DeChambeau, the colourful American amateur, makes his debut.

http://www.thenational.ae/sport/golf/dates-players-and-ticket-info-your-guide-to-the-2016-omega-dubai-desert-classic

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2016/tournamentid=2016008/index.html

And this guy who looks like he's about to step onto a tennis court.

 

[rolopolo]

4 hours ago, nevets88 said:

And this guy who looks like he's about to step onto a tennis court.

 

Horror haircut for sure, but could it be that he is honouring Maisy? - http://www.golfbytourmiss.com/2013/08/tommy-fleetwood-dedicates-maiden-victory-to-ailing-dog-maisy/

Edited February 1, 2016 by rolopolo

[nevets88]

I have to say, The European Tour is utilizing social media and its web site better than the PGA Tour. Compare the Twitter accounts and things like this on its website:

http://www.europeantour.com/sportteller-2/interactive-recap-day-one-dubai/#Start

What McIlroy does for fun while in Dubai:

 

 

[ZappyAd]

Man the straps on that thing look pretty lightweight!  And no discernible backup mechanism either...

OT but do you think Rory has any kind of restrictions for that sort of activity or can he basically do what he wants?

 

[Silent]

McIlroy is struggling. Just made a birdie to go back to +3, which brings him for now on the right side of the cut. Couple of holes left for him to play.

Oosthuizen, Pieters, Jimenez and Kaymer also seem to miss the cut. Interesting.

[Silent]

McIlroy is.... well, McIlroy. Birdies on 16-17-18.

[Silent]

Again a struggle for McIlroy on the front nine: +2. He needs a back nine like yesterday, but it looks like he won't battle for victory tomorrow.

[Silent]

4 hours ago, Silent said:

Again a struggle for McIlroy on the front nine: +2. He needs a back nine like yesterday, but it looks like he won't battle for victory tomorrow.

Lol, he did; -6 on the back nine. A victory will be too much to ask I guess, but he'll be in the mix for a top position tomorrow.

The ones battling for victory:

[Silent]

Willett wins! One shot ahead of Cabrera and Sullivan.