Luke Donald shows Ryder Cup hopefuls how it’s done in Abu Dhabi

The former world number one, who is currently ranked 541st, birdied his last four holes and made nine in total at Yas Links

Luke Donald set the pace on the opening day of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship (Steven Paston/PA)

Thu, 19 Jan, 2023 - 14:58

Phil Casey

Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald showed some of his prospective team members how it should be done with a superb 64 in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

The former world number one, who is currently ranked 541st, birdied his last four holes and made nine in total at Yas Links to card an opening eight-under-par 64 and set the clubhouse target.

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