Rory McIlroy shoots 63 to move into Abu Dhabi Championship contention

Published: 7 November 2026 · 10:20 GST

Rory McIlroy moved into contention at the Abu Dhabi Championship after carding a nine-under-par 63 in the second round, according to BBC Sport Golf.

The report said McIlroy responded to a two-shot penalty from his opening round by making 11 birdies on Friday. The result put him back in the mix at the UAE event after an eventful start to the week.

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