Francesco Laporta shoots 10-under 62 to lead Abu Dhabi Championship

Francesco Laporta leads the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship after an impressive first round, scoring 10-under 62 at Yas Links. Laporta shot 1 under after the first four holes, then rallied with nine birdies on the following holes. He holds a three-shot lead over Jon Rahm, Sam Bairstow, and Bernd Wiesberger, who each shot 7-under 65. Rory McIlroy, who engaged in a rules discussion after incurring a two-shot penalty, finished the round at 2-under 70. Only the top 50 players in the Race to Dubai standings after this event will qualify for the DP World Tour Championship.

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