David Ford Earns Exemption Into Dubai Classic

Posted Dec 16, 2024
North Carolina senior David Ford has earned exemption into the Dubai Desert Classic Jan. 16-19, 2025, at Emirates Golf Club. The senior from Peachtree Corners, Ga., earned the exemption by finishing the fall portion of the collegiate golf schedule ranked No. 1 in the PGA TOUR University rankings. Ford has played previously in three PGA TOUR events. (GoHeels.com)

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