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Fans enjoyed some perfect weather on Friday to take in the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic
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From early morning to sunset, the crowds followed their favourites around Emirates Golf Club
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Despite Friday now being a working day in the UAE, the fairways were packed with fans cheering on the likes of Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa
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The Majlis Course in the heart of Dubai is easy to reach from all parts of the UAE
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Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee attracted strong support from tourists and locals alike
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Overnight leader Joachim B Hansen also had his own crowd early on
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France's Victor Perez got round in even-par
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John Catlin was cheered on by Americans in the galleries
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Portugal's Ricardo Gouveia will be delighted to make the cut
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