Strong start for McIlroy in Abu Dhabi

Rory McIlroy produced most of the early fireworks in his eagerly-awaited clash with Tiger Woods and Luke Donald in Abu Dhabi today.

Strong start for McIlroy in Abu Dhabi
Thu, 26 Jan, 2012 - 08:18

Rory McIlroy produced most of the early fireworks in his eagerly-awaited clash with Tiger Woods and Luke Donald in Abu Dhabi today.

The 22-year-old US Open champion had a hat-trick of birdies from the 11th - they had teed off on the back nine - thanks to putts of nine, 12 and three feet.

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