Amateur David Ford reflects on the PGA Tour University expansion’s impact, offering more access to elite college players and shaping future opportunities.

University of North Carolina senior David Ford made the most of his first trip outside the United States. The No. 6-ranked amateur in the world shares the lead at 7-under in the Dubai Desert Classic following a memorable first round highlighted by a 40-foot eagle putt and a run of five consecutive birdies at Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club.

Italian golfer Guido Migliozzi is trailing behind David Ford, Ricardo Goiveia and David Micheluzzi. The former is at the fourth spot after Round 1 of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic with a score of 6-under. Here's taking a look at the full leaderboard after Round 1:

David Ford was playing like one of the best amateurs in the world at the end of 2024. It's no surprise he starts 2025 on top of the leaderboard.

David Ford, a 22-year-old American amateur from the University of North Carolina, shares the lead at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Ford posted a first-roun

A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the European tour upstaged Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and many of the world's top players at the Dubai Desert Classic to take a share of the first-round clubhouse lead on Thursday.

Amateur David Ford joins the show to break down how the PGA Tour updates affect newcomers and explore the DP World Tour as a new path to pro golf success.

J.T. Poston shot a 10-under 62 to take a one-stroke lead over Justin Lower in the opening round of The American Express on Thursday.

American amateur David Ford manoeuvred himself to the top of the leaderboard after day one of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic with an opening round of seven-under-par 65. Ford earned an exemption into the $9 million Rolex Series event on the DP World Tour by finishing the autumn portion of the PGA Tour University rankings as Number One.

A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the European tour has upstaged Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and many of the world’s top players at the Dubai Desert Classic for a share of the first-round lead.

Leading third-round scores from the European Tour's Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday (par 72; GBR & IRL unless stated):

Two area players, Stephanie Connelly Eiswerth and David Anthony, repeated as Player of the Year in their respective golf organizations.