Rory McIlroy recovers from a quadruple bogey to keep 2-shot lead at Dubai Invitational
Rory McIlroy has recovered from a quadruple bogey to shoot a 1-under 70 and maintain the lead at the halfway point of the Dubai Invitational
By AP News
Published - Jan 12, 2024, 11:10 AM ET
Last Updated - Jan 12, 2024, 11:10 AM EST
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy recovered from a quadruple bogey to shoot a 1-under 70 Friday and maintain the lead at the halfway point of the Dubai Invitational.
The No. 2-ranked Northern Irishman sank a nearly 30-foot putt for birdie on the par-3 16th and finished the second round with a two-stroke lead on 10-under 132 overall at Dubai Creek Resort.
Jeff Winther (66) bogeyed the 18th and joined Yannik Paul (70) in a tie for second place at the European tour event.
McIlroy had surprised himself with a first-round 62 and added back-to-back birdies on the third and fourth holes Friday.
