At the Dubai Desert Classic, Patrick Reed surged into the lead with a 6-under 66, totaling 9-under 135 after two rounds, while Dustin Johnson missed the cut with consecutive 74s. Rory McIlroy shot a 69 but remains seven shots behind Reed, needing a strong performance over the weekend. Tommy Fleetwood barely made the cut, and defending champion Tyrrell Hatton is four strokes off the lead after a 69. Andy Sullivan posted the day’s best score with a 65, placing him second.
