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Laporta shoots 62 to lead Abu Dhabi Championship as McIlroy trails

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Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Laporta shoots 62 to lead Abu Dhabi Championship as McIlroy trails
Summary

Francesco Laporta leads the Abu Dhabi Championship after a first-round 62, giving him a three-stroke advantage. Rory McIlroy is the top competitor among the Race to Dubai contenders, shooting a 68 and sitting at six strokes back. Patrick Reed and Eugenio Chacarra also compete in the same group, with Chacarra shooting 70 and Reed struggling to a 74. The event is part of the postseason playoffs on golf's European tour, which will conclude in Dubai next week with additional points on offer.

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By the Numbers
  • •Laporta leads at 10-under after round one
  • •McIlroy shoots 68, trails Laporta by six
  • •Chacarra shoots 70, Reed at 74
  • •Next week’s event in Dubai offers 2,000 points
  • •McIlroy seeks to match Colin Montgomerie's record
Latest Updates
  • 1:20 PMESPN Golf — McIlroy leads Race to Dubai contenders, Laporta fires 62 in Abu Dhabi
  • 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — McIlroy boosts Race to Dubai title chances as Laporta leads in Abu Dhabi with first-round 62
What they're saying
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy fared the best of the three Race to Dubai contenders in a low-scoring first round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.All were far behind Francesco Laporta.

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Rory McIlroy fared the best of the three Race to Dubai contenders, but they were all far behind Francesco Laporta at the Abu Dhabi Championship.

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