McIlroy boosts Race to Dubai title chances as Laporta leads in Abu Dhabi with first-round 62
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy was handed a two-shot penalty after his first round at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Thursday, with officials ruling he improved his lie on a hole where he made double-bogey to spoil his card.
The report was published on 05 de novembro de 2026 às 20:50 by Yahoo Sports and is part of the World news coverage.
What other outlets are saying
- ESPN: Rory McIlroy lifts Race to Dubai chances as Francesco Laporta leads in Abu Dhabi
- The Canberra Times: McIlroy best placed as Race to Dubai nears conclusion
- Sky Sports: Abu Dhabi Championship: Rory McIlroy handed two-shot penalty for rules infringement as Francesco Laporta sets early pace
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It was first reported by Yahoo Sports on 05 de novembro de 2026 às 20:50.
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