Harrington shines in Dubai as Casey enters Ryder Cup frame
Pádraig Harrington notched his best finish for more than two years but he was even happier to see Paul Casey surge into Ryder Cup contention with an emphatic victory in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Shane Lowry produced a bogey-free 67 to move into the top 10 as Paul Casey produced a stunning birdie-eagle finish in a bogey-free 64 to take a one-shot lead into the final day of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
McIlroy treads water on San Diego greens as Harrington heads Irish challenge in the desert
Rory McIlroy saw his early spark snuffed out in soggy conditions as he lost faith in his putter and failed to take advantage of the easier North Course in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
"Wouldn't we all like to play as bad as Rory McIlroy" — Harrington
Rory McIlroy is looking to play himself into Masters winning form as he plays the second of seven events in eight weeks in San Diego before heading down Magnolia Lane.
Top global prospects invited to Omega Dubai Desert Classic
Some of the most promising professionals and amateurs from around the world have been invited to compete against a field full of superstars at the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic.