Rory McIlroy sizzles in the Bahamas to share lead at Hero World Challenge

Irishman believes he 'turned a corner' after the Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy hits out of a bunker during his first round of the Hero World Challenge. Picture: AP Photo/Fernando Llano

Rory McIlroy is in a three-way tie for the lead after the opening round of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.

Having made a blistering start, with three birdies in his opening eight holes, the Irishman recovered from dropping two shots at the ninth to complete a round of 66, which left him leading alongside Abraham Ancer and Daniel Berger.