McIlroy sinks 11 birdies in Abu Dhabi surge as Rahm shares lead

France 24 · France 24 · 2026-11-06 16:09 UTC

Rory McIlroy charged into contention at the Abu Dhabi Championship with a second round featuring 11 birdies as Jon Rahm moved into a three-way share of the lead Friday.

Abu Dhabi (AFP) – Rory McIlroy charged into contention at the Abu Dhabi Championship with a second round featuring 11 birdies as Jon Rahm moved into a three-way share of the lead Friday.

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McIlroy shot the round of the day to haul himself back into the mix after receiving a two-shot penalty Thursday for improving his lie on a hole where he made a double-bogey.

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