Scott Jamieson claims Abu Dhabi lead with 63 as Rory McIlroy struggles on day one

Scotland’s Scott Jamieson held a one-shot lead after the opening day in Abu Dhabi. Picture: Adam Davy

Scott Jamieson reaped the benefits of avoiding an annual winter overhaul to claim a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

The Scot carded nine birdies in a bogey-free 63 to establish a new course record at Yas Links, where Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa surprisingly missed out on a day of low scoring.