McIlroy rallies with record-breaking 63 amid LIV Golf collapse
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Rory McIlroy carded a 9-under par 63 at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, achieving a personal best and securing 11 birdies on Friday. After incurring a two-stroke penalty for a rules infraction, he accepted the penalty and rebounded with a strong performance. His effort follows LIV Golf's recent bankruptcy announcement, which he criticized as detrimental to the sport. Other top players like Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton are still in contention as the tournament progresses. Live coverage continues on Saturday with McIlroy looking to capitalize on his position.
- •McIlroy started poorly but recovered with 11 birdies.
- •The round marks McIlroy's best in DP World Tour history.
- •LIV Golf filed for bankruptcy earlier this week.
- •The tournament is ongoing with leading competitors still in play.
- •McIlroy aims to retain momentum for Saturday's rounds.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — McIlroy Proves Integrity Beats Cheating Talk With Record-Breaking 63
"Rory McIlroy turns a two-stroke penalty into a career-high 11-birdie round, proving honesty fuels success while LIV Golf collapses around him.
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