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Robert Hynes

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Rory mcilroy beats patrick reed to win dubai desert classic with brilliant putt | History Defined

Rory McIlroy has won the Dubai Desert Classic after beating Patrick Reed by a single shot.

The Holywood native had a three-shot lead going into the final round after a late blunder on Sunday gave the chasing pack renewed hope of preventing his third win in the event.

But a final round of 68 just saw McIlroy edge out his rival in the Middle East as he sunk a huge putt on the final hole to clinch victory.

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