Abu Dhabi Championship: Rory McIlroy handed two-shot penalty for rules infringement as Francesco Laporta sets early pace
Jon Rahm is three behind leader Francesco Laporta and Tyrrell Hatton is five strokes back; Rory McIlroy carded an opening-round 70 after being handed a two-shot penalty post-round; watch day two live on Friday from 7am on Sky Sports Golf
The report was published on 05 de novembro de 2026 às 15:30 by Sky Sports and is part of the World news coverage.
What other outlets are saying
- BBC: Rory McIlroy: Six-time major winner gets two-shot penalty at Abu Dhabi Championship as Jon Rahm starts well
- BBC: Rory McIlroy: Six-time major winner gets two-shot penalty at Abu Dhabi Championship as Jon Rahm starts well
- Golf Monthly: Rory McIlroy Handed Two-Shot Penalty At Abu Dhabi Championship
- BBC: Rory McIlroy: Six-time major winner hit with two-shot penalty for improving lie at Abu Dhabi Championship
- News.com.au: Moment: McIlroy handed two-shot penalty for improving lie
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It was first reported by Sky Sports on 05 de novembro de 2026 às 15:30.
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