McIlroy tightens grip on Race to Dubai title
Summary
Rory McIlroy started strong in his quest to win his fourth consecutive Race to Dubai title during the DP World Tour Championship. McIlroy shot a six-under 66, placing him third and two strokes behind leader Michael Kim. Only two golfers can prevent McIlroy from winning the season-long competition.Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy aims for his seventh Race to Dubai title.
- He shot a six-under 66 in the opening round at the DP World Tour Championship.
- McIlroy is currently third on the leaderboard, two strokes behind the leader Michael Kim.
- The event is happening in the United Arab Emirates.
- Only Tyrrell Hatton and Marco Penge can stop McIlroy from winning, but they are currently far behind him in the standings.
- Tommy Fleetwood is in second place, one stroke ahead of McIlroy after five birdies on the back nine.
- McIlroy began his round with three consecutive birdies.
- The Race to Dubai was formerly known as the European Tour's Order of Merit.
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