Jordan Spieth hails Rory McIlroy 'masterclass' after Abu Dhabi first round

The four-time major winner made an impression with an opening 66.

Jordan Spieth hailed a “masterclass” from Rory McIlroy after the world number three won their first duel of the year at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

McIlroy had insisted he was not concerned about laying down a marker to Spieth after being drawn with the world number one and Rickie Fowler, but the four-time major winner certainly made an impression with an opening 66.