Rory an oasis of calm – but Quiros lurks

Rory McIlroy has contested the Omega Dubai Desert Classic more than any other major tour event in his career.

This week marks McIlroy’s seventh consecutive appearance since making his debut as a 16-year old on the Emirates course.

The US Open champion said: “Dubai is one of those places that I’ve always enjoyed coming back [to], and it is a time to reflect back on my last year.