Rory McIlroy leads by himself at Desert Dubai Classic. (Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy leads by himself at Dubai Desert Classic. (Getty Images)

You're not going to believe this, but Rory McIlroy is leading a golf tournament.

After a bogey-free 64 in the second round of the Dubai Desert Classic, McIlroy is one clear of Marc Warren and two of Graeme McDowell. It's the fifth time he's led this tournament after 36 holes. He only has one win.

Why?

Still, McIlroy is in a great spot after starting 66-64 in Dubai.

"I couldn't ask for much more: bogey free, made birdies, and set myself up for a good run over the next couple days," said McIlroy.

"I didn't play my best but I definitely improved from tee to green out there and was able to make some putts. It was a great round and I'm going to need something similar over the next couple of days to stay in the position that I'm in."

He's probably right -- there are 12 golfers within four strokes of the lead. Still, the best golfer in the world holds all the cards.

"I saw a stat yesterday, that since the first round of The Open, I've played 45 rounds and a third of them were 66 or better, which just shows you the level that I am at. I've put the work in and I've worked hard; I continue to work hard and this is the result, which is nice."

This is even nicer.

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