Coverage dated November 6, 2026

McIlroy makes 11 birdies in Abu Dhabi and trails leaders Rahm, Hatton and Laporta by 1 shot

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Rory McIlroy rebounded from his first-round penalty controversy by making 11 birdies and shooting 9-under 63 at the Abu Dhabi Championship, leaving him one stroke off the lead. Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton and Francesco Laporta were all 12-under overall to share the lead after two rounds at Yas Links.

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  1. BBC News

    McIlroy fires 63 to move into Abu Dhabi contention (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Rory McIlroy recovers from the setback of being penalised two shots in his opening round at the Abu Dhabi Championship by firing 11 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 in round two on Friday.

  2. WHEC Rochester

    McIlroy makes 11 birdies in Abu Dhabi and trails leaders Rahm, Hatton and Laporta by 1 shot (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Rory McIlroy rebounded from his first-round penalty controversy by making 11 birdies and shooting 9-under 63 at the Abu Dhabi Championship, leaving him one stroke off the lead. Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton and Francesco Laporta were all 12-under overall to share the lead after two rounds at Yas Links.

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