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Brookfield, WI (Sports Network) - Former president and fellow of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, Larry Packard, has died.

The difference between Rory McIlroy's 63 and Tiger Woods' 68 in Round 1 of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic? Just one club, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

DUBAI -- Rory McIlroy hit a sizzling nine-under 63 in the opening round of the $2.5 million Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, bolstering his hopes of claiming a first European tour win since 2012.     

Rory McIlroy lived up to his billing as pre-tournament favourite with a stunning opening round of 63 that put playing partner Tiger Woods in the shade at the Dubai Desert Classic.

Robert Allenby will receive the Charlie Bartlett Award from the Golf Writers Association of America, given annually to a player whose unselfish contributions have improved society.

Rory McIlroy made an early statement on Thursday, firing a 9-under 63 to grab the clubhouse lead during the first round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

Rory McIlroy made it look easy in the desert Thursday, putting on a driving clinic that would surely be the envy of Tiger Woods, the world No. 1 who got a close-up view of some impressive tee shots at Emirates Golf Club.

Lee Westwood is looking forward to his first experience of playing at raucous TPC Scottsdale and insists he is beginning to see the benefits of much recent work on his game.

Rory McIlroy shot his lowest European Tour score in more than three years with a 9-under 63 Thursday to take a three-shot clubhouse lead in the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic.

The state Golf Foundation is accepting nominations for the West Virginia Golf Hall of Fame.

Defending champion Phil Mickelson expects to be fit to play in the Waste Management Phoenix Open which starts on Thursday.

Phil Mickelson will skip the Northern Trust Open this year, robbing the PGA Tour event at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades of one of its most popular draws.     

Phil Mickelson plans to play this week's Phoenix Open after having his ailing lower back examined.

Padraig Harrington was at a loss when asked to describe the Phoenix Open's par-3 16th hole in one word.

The women's golf team at Arkansas Tech has been selected to win the Great American Conference championship this spring.

Padraig Harrington is optimistic of bringing his winless run to an end in 2014.