First Off: Rory McIlroy stumbles in Dubai as Grayson Murray plays better in Honolulu
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First Off: Rory McIlroy stumbles in Dubai as Grayson Murray plays better in Honolulu

January 15, 2024
Ryan Ballengee
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A picture of golfer Rory McIlroy DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 29: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the 8th hole during the Third Round on Day Four of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 29, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)


Welcome to First Off, my recap and reaction feature for Golf News Net members. Catch up on everything happening in the golf world each morning in an easy-to-consume format with commentary -- and sometimes insight -- to get your day started.

In today's kick-off edition:

  1. Rory McIlroy stumbles in Dubai
  2. Grayson Murray wins the Sony Open in dramatic fashion
  3. Deal of the Day
  4. Shout Out: Will Zalatoris' long putter

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Ryan Ballengee

Ryan Ballengee is founder and editor of Golf News Net. He has been writing and broadcasting about golf for nearly 20 years. Ballengee lives in the Washington, D.C. area with his family. He is currently a +2.6 USGA handicap, and he has covered dozens of major championships and professional golf tournaments. He likes writing about golf and making it more accessible by answering the complex questions fans have about the pro game or who want to understand how to play golf better.

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