McIlroy makes strong start in bid to equal Montgomerie's record
Rory McIlroy makes a strong start to his bid for a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title with a three under opening round at the DP World Tour Championship.
Rory McIlroy is seeking to equal Colin Montgomerie's record of eight Race to Dubai titles this week at the DP World Tour Championship. McIlroy, the world number two, started his bid with a three-under-par opening round, featuring five birdies and two bogeys in windy conditions. He is currently tied for third place with Joost Luiten, with a two-shot gap behind Luiten.
McIlroy acknowledged the challenging conditions, attributing his solid start to the difficult wind and greens. Nine players can still win the Race to Dubai this week, but only Chacarra and McIlroy can secure the season-long accolade with victory at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
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