The Dubai Desert Classic's second round saw several notable players miss the cut, which was set at even par. Here's a comprehensive look at the biggest names who won't be playing this weekend:

Jon Rahm (+2): After a promising 69 in round one, Rahm struggled to a 77 on Friday. He cited poor driving and two penalty strokes on a single hole as key factors in his early exit.

Notable Others Who Missed the Cut:

• Thriston Lawrence (+2): Shot 71-75
• Thomas Pieters (+2): Struggled in windier second-round conditions
• Adrian Meronk (+2): Posted consecutive 73s
• Dean Burmester (+3): Multiple doubles and bogeys led to rounds of 73-74
• Paul Waring (+4): Followed opening 70 with disappointing 78
• Viktor Hovland (+4): Never recovered from opening nine of 40
• Luke Donald (+5): Rounds of 77-72 ended Ryder Cup captain's week early
• Jimmy Walker (+7): Ten bogeys and a double across two days proved costly

At the top of the leaderboard, Ewen Ferguson (-12) and Dan Hillier (-11) hold the lead, while pre-tournament favorite Rory McIlroy sits nine shots back but made the cut.

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