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Marco Penge’s Risky ‘Desperation’ Play as Rory McIlroy Pulls Away in Dubai

Chasing McIlroy at Jumeirah, Penge tried driver off the deck on 18, drawing Sky’s Wayne Riley’s call: “It’s desperation right now.” McIlroy opened 66 (-6); Penge’s 74 left him nine back and T-46. To steal the Race to Dubai, he likely needs a win—or second—with McIlroy outside fourth. As things stand, the seventh Order of Merit beckons McIlroy.