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Rory McIlroy announced as 2019 champion ahead of Dubai tee off

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The announcer at the Dubai Desert Classic seemed to be able to predict the future as he welcomed '2019 winner' Rory McIlroy to the tee

Rory McIlroy has won more professional titles in Dubai than any other city worldwide, but could he set for another victory in 2019?

The world No 2 is already a two-time winner of the Desert Swing finale having followed his maiden professional victory in 2009 with a three-shot triumph last year.

But as McIlroy was introduced to the huge crowds gathered around the first tee, the announcer was left red-faced after describing the four-time major champion as the winner of the 2019 Dubai Desert Classic!

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