McIlroy handed two-shot penalty for improving lie
Rory McIlroy is hit with a two-shot penalty for improving his lie during the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Championship, where Jon Rahm makes a strong start.
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- Desk: World
- Filed: Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:28:16 GMT
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