Golf

Rory McIlroy rides his luck on the 18th hole as he opens with 71 in Dubai

McIlroy four shots off the lead as he admits to being ‘a lit bit rusty’ in opening round

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his third shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course in Dubai. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his third shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course in Dubai. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images
Philip Reid
Thu Nov 16 2023 - 13:57

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