Rory McIlroy posts strong opening round at DP World Tour Championship
Rory McIlroy opened the DP World Tour Championship with a three-under-par 70 on 12 November in Abu Dhabi, moving into contention in the Race to Dubai, according to the BBC. Golf Channel reported that McIlroy was penalised two strokes for allegedly improving his lie on the 12th hole, turning a six-under front-nine into an eight on the hole.
The BBC noted that he shot a nine-under 63 in the second round, moving one shot behind the leaders, while the PGA Tour added that he recorded 11 birdies in that round. Later, the BBC said Jon Rahm secured the tournament victory with a final-round 67, winning by two strokes.