Northern Irishman is two shots off lead going into final roundMcIlroy: ‘Winning here twice doesn’t give me an advantage’Rory McIlroy publicly places little stock in two previous wins at the Dubai Desert Classic but one can be certain the rest of those vying for the famous trophy are well aware of his record at the Emirates Club. Should he prevail here, McIlroy would join Ernie Els as a three-times Desert Classic champion.
“I live in Ernie’s old house in
Florida,” said McIlroy. “It would be nice to do something else sort of intertwined with him.”