McIlroy and Jimenez claim lead in Dubai

Defending champion Rory McIlroy and Miguel Angel Jimenez edged ahead at the top of a tightly congested Dubai Desert Classic leaderboard midway through the second morning at an overcast Emirates Golf Club.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy and Miguel Angel Jimenez edged ahead at the top of a tightly congested Dubai Desert Classic leaderboard midway through the second morning at an overcast Emirates Golf Club.

McIlroy picked up back-to-back birdies to reach the turn in two-under-par and progress to six under overall alongside Jimenez in calm conditions – in contrast to yesterday’s blustery wind.

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