McIlroy punished for rules breach as Laporta leads in Abu Dhabi
Rory McIlroy is hit with a two-shot penalty for improving his lie during the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.
Francesco Laporta holds a three-shot lead after the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, where Rory McIlroy's Race to Dubai hopes suffered a setback after being handed a two-shot penalty post-round.
Highlights of the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at the Yas Links golf club.
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