Rory McIlroy sits four off lead in India

Rory McIlroy reacts during the DP World Tour Championship golf tournament in New Delhi, India. Pic: AP Photo/Manish Swarup

Rory McIlroy's decision to leave the driver in his locker did not affect his ability to score as he carded six birdies around the narrow Delhi Golf Club but was let down by three bogeys in the opening round of the DP World India Championship.

The world number two got off to an ideal start by chipping in from the fringe at his first hole, the 10th, but his difficulties began at the next where he three-putted and then failed to get up and down for back-to-back bogeys.