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Rory McIlroy hits 11 birdies in round-two 63 to surge up Abu Dhabi leaderboard
Golf

Rory McIlroy hits 11 birdies in round-two 63 to surge up Abu Dhabi leaderboard

Northern Irishman overcomes first-round penalty controversy to move within one shot of the lead at Yas Links.

Francesco Laporta leads Abu Dhabi Championship as Rory McIlroy receives penalty
Golf

Francesco Laporta leads Abu Dhabi Championship as Rory McIlroy receives penalty

Italian golfer Francesco Laporta holds a three-shot lead after an opening round of 62, while Rory McIlroy faces a setback following a two-shot rules penalty.

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