Jubilant McIlroy takes first Tour victory

Irish teenager Rory McIlroy held his nerve to win a first professional title at the Dubai Desert Classic today by one stroke from Justin Rose.

Jubilant McIlroy takes first Tour victory
Sun, 01 Feb, 2009 - 13:19

Irish teenager Rory McIlroy held his nerve to win a first professional title at the Dubai Desert Classic today by one stroke from Justin Rose.

The 19-year-old carded a final round two-under-par 70 to finish at 19 under and seal a wire-to-wire victory at Emirates Golf Club.

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