Jon Rahm posts bogey-free 65 at Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship

Jon Rahm opened with a 7-under 65 in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship on Thursday, placing him T-2, three strokes behind leader Francesco Laporta, who shot 62. Rahm, in his first competitive round since the birth of his fourth child, displayed strong iron play and ended his day with birdies on the final two holes. Other players tied at T-2 include Bernd Wiesberger and Sam Bairstow, each with identical scores. The tournament remains ongoing at Yas Links, with the second round set for Friday.

• 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — No rust here: Jon Rahm sits T-2 after bogey-free opening round in Abu Dhabi