McIlroy looking for desert storm

DUBAI: Rory McIlroy says he’d be focused completely on trying to win a second Dubai Desert Classic title, this week rather than thinking about his upcoming date in a Dublin court.
The world number one has fond memories of recording his first win as a professional in what is the oldest golf tournament in the Middle East, and, having finished second in his last three starts on the European Tour, McIlroy is hoping to go one better and add to his 2009 title in the desert.
Speaking to the media on the eve of the tournament, McIlroy said: “One win here at the Emirates, but seems every time I come here I have a chance and I play well. It’s a great way to start the season.
“I’ve done this the last few years where I’ve played Abu Dhabi, taken another week off to practise and then come here and play in Dubai.
“Looking forward to the week. The course is in fantastic shape. The greens are as good as I’ve ever seen them, and I feel like my game is in good shape.
“I’m very happy with where my game is tee?to?green and I put some good work in over the last week on my short game, which I felt needed a little bit of sharpening up from Abu Dhabi.
“I’ve got four days to try and get back on the victory trail and feels like a long time since my last win.”
On his legal battle with his former management company, which is expected to reach a conclusion in the next couple of weeks, McIlroy said he has consciously tried not to think about it.
“To be honest, I’ve been concentrating on my golf and practice and that stuff is much more important to me,” said the 25-year-old from Northern Ireland.