Rory McIlroy is making his 2025 debut in the desert. He will be joined by Jon Rahm, Akshay Bhatia, Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed, Robert MacIntyre, Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard, Viktor Hovland, Tyrrell Hatton, Adam Scott and European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald.

Viktor Hovland is deep in the Nashville swing instructor scene. His new instructor, TJ Yeaton, is based out of Belle Meade. Big step up for him. He sent me a video breakdown of my swing Saturday. Now he’s working with Hovland. pic.twitter.com/Rr77j1ywaU

Betfair form stats for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic with tips, latest odds, course information and starting prices preview by Andy Swales

Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard have both taken down Rory McIlroy before, and Ben Coley is backing the twins to prove among his biggest threats in Dubai.

Rory McIlroy chasing record fifth Hero Dubai Desert Classic and third in as many years; Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, Tommy Fleetwood all feature at the Rolex Series event; watch live on Thursday from 4am

Dubai Desert Classic Each-Way Tips as Matt Cooper backs 35/1 shot Patrick Reed to return to the winner's circle and two more bets for this week's event

The four-time Major winner was spotted using a unique training aid on the range at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, specifically a small golf club

Hero Dubai Desert Classic is the first big event of the year on the DP World Tour schedule as Rory McIlroy seeks a fifth event win in the United Arab Emirates. Ryan Ballengee previews the event.