Rory McIlroy happy after making up for early mistakes in Dubai

Defending champion Rory McIlroy had no complaints about an opening 68 in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic after making amends for his mistakes with some characteristic flashes of brilliance.

Starting on the back nine at Emirates Golf Club, McIlroy had to hole from 15 feet for bogey on the 10th after finding a greenside bunker with his approach and watching his recovery attempt roll off the green and back to his feet.