Rory McIlroy posts strong opening round at DP World Tour Championship

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.

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Rory McIlroy Francesco Laporta Eugenio Chacarra Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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12 नवंबर 2026
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DP World Tour Championship: Rory McIlroy best placed Race to Dubai contender after first round
DP World Tour Championship: Rory McIlroy best placed Race to Dubai contender after first round

BBC • 12 नवं 14:13

Rory McIlroy opened the DP World Tour Championship with a three-under-par round, positioning himself well in the Race to Dubai standings.

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Abu Dhabi Championship: Jon Rahm pips Tyrrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy to win on DP World Tour
Abu Dhabi Championship: Jon Rahm pips Tyrrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy to win on DP World Tour

BBC • 08 नवं 13:14

Jon Rahm shot a 67 in the final round to secure a two-stroke victory at the Abu Dhabi Championship, his first DP World Tour win in four years.

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Rory McIlroy makes 11 birdies Friday in Abu Dhabi, sits one shot off 36
Rory McIlroy makes 11 birdies Friday in Abu Dhabi, sits one shot off 36

PGA Tour • 06 नवं 17:43

Rory McIlroy posted a 9-under 63 with 11 birdies on Friday, moving to one stroke behind the 36-hole leader after a two-shot penalty in the first round.

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Abu Dhabi Championship: McIlroy shoots 63 to move into contention on day two
Abu Dhabi Championship: McIlroy shoots 63 to move into contention on day two

BBC • 06 नवं 11:40

Rory McIlroy shot a nine-under 63 in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Championship, moving to one shot behind the leaders after serving a two-shot penalty in the opening round.

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05 नवंबर 2026
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Rory McIlroy assessed two-stroke penalty for improving lie, cards quadruple bogey in Abu Dhabi
Rory McIlroy assessed two-stroke penalty for improving lie, cards quadruple bogey in Abu Dhabi

Golf Channel • 05 नवं 14:16

Rory McIlroy was penalised two strokes for allegedly improving his lie on the 12th hole, turning a six into an eight, while finishing the round with six birdies and a 2-under 70.

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