McIlroy starts season-opener in Abu Dhabi with 8-under 64

[ASFN Admin]

Rory McIlroy again put himself in contention to win an event where he has had so many near misses, shooting an 8-under 64 Thursday in the first round of the season-opening Abu Dhabi Championship. In 10 appearances in Abu Dhabi, McIlroy has finished second on four occasions and third three times. “It feels good,” McIlroy said after surpassing his previous best score in Abu Dhabi.

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