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European Tour: Rory McIlroy wins first professional title at 2009 Dubai Desert Classic

Rory McIlroy: His Dubai Desert Classic win in 2009 was his first professional title.
Image: Rory McIlroy in 2009

World No 1 Rory McIlroy may now be a four-time major winner, but the Northern Irishman’s first professional victory came at the Dubai Desert Classic six years ago.

McIlroy, who was 19 at the time time, was ahead from day one and went into the final round two- hots clear of South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen, after a five-under, third-round 67.

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While Oosthuizen’s hopes fell away with a two-over 74, Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson kept the pressure up on McIlroy with final round 67s.

How did McIlroy complete his maiden victory? Watch the video to find out...