McIlroy posts nine-under 63 to lead at Abu Dhabi Championship
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Rory McIlroy shot a nine-under-par 63 during the second round of the Abu Dhabi Championship on November 6, recovering from a two-shot penalty in the opening round. He made 11 birdies, moving to 11 under overall and securing the clubhouse lead while some competitors were still on the course. McIlroy began with a bogey but rallied with birdies, including five in a row from the ninth to the thirteenth. He is pursuing his fifth consecutive Race to Dubai title, aiming to equal the record set by Colin Montgomerie.
- •McIlroy made 11 birdies in his second round.
- •He faced a two-shot penalty in his opening round.
- •McIlroy currently leads at 11 under par.
- •Francesco Laporta was the day one leader.
- •The tournament features the top 70 players from the Race to Dubai.
- 2:33 PMESPN — McIlroy makes 11 birdies, one shot off lead in Abu Dhabi
- 12:47 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy makes 11 birdies Friday in Abu Dhabi, 'didn't dwell' on penalty
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — McIlroy fires 63 to move into Abu Dhabi contention
- 11:40 AMBBC Sport — McIlroy fires 63 to move into Abu Dhabi contention
"Rory McIlroy recovers from the setback of being penalised two shots in his opening round at the Abu Dhabi Championship by firing 11 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 in round two on Friday.
"Rory McIlroy recovers from the setback of being penalised two shots in his opening round at the Abu Dhabi Championship by firing 11 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 in round two on Friday.
"Rory McIlroy rebounded from his first-round penalty controversy by making 11 birdies and shooting 9-under 63 at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday.
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External links- ESPNNov 6, 2026, 2:33 PMMcIlroy makes 11 birdies, one shot off lead in Abu Dhabi
Rory McIlroy rebounded from first-round penalty controversy by making 11 birdies and shooting 9-under 63 at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 12:47 PMRory McIlroy makes 11 birdies Friday in Abu Dhabi, 'didn't dwell' on penalty
Rory McIlroy rebounded from his first-round penalty controversy by making 11 birdies and shooting 9-under 63 at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 11:40 AMMcIlroy fires 63 to move into Abu Dhabi contention
Rory McIlroy recovers from the setback of being penalised two shots in his opening round at the Abu Dhabi Championship by firing 11 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 in round two on Friday.
- BBC SportNov 6, 2026, 11:40 AMMcIlroy fires 63 to move into Abu Dhabi contention
Rory McIlroy recovers from the setback of being penalised two shots in his opening round at the Abu Dhabi Championship by firing 11 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 in round two on Friday.
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