Showing off a revamped backswing he spent weeks working on, McIlroy kept his misses to a minimum in posting an opening-round 67 and is tied for the lead after the first day of the event with Tyrrell Hatton at 5 under.

The DP World Tour Championship, which starts on Thursday at the Jumeirah Golf Estates in the United Arab Emirates, isn’t lacking in familiar names. The contenders include the major champions Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Adam Scott and Shane Lowry.

Rory McIlroy finishes first day of DP World Tour Championship in a share of the lead with Tyrrell Hatton on five under par, six shots clear of Race to Dubai rival Thriston Lawrence; but McIlroy says b

DP World Tour Championship betting tips. Rory McIlroy first round leader - 9/1 bet365. Thriston Lawrence tournament winner - 25/1 William Hill. DP World Tour Championship betting

McIlroy holds a big lead at the top of the rankings but could still be overtaken by one man at the DP World Tour Championship.

The Race to Dubai may be close to being over, but the quest for the 2024 DP World Tour Championship has just begun. Race to Dubai leader Rory McIlroy opened the European finale with a sizzling 5-under 67 to join his Ryder Cup teammate Tyrrell Hatton atop the leaderboard after the first day of action.

Race to Dubai leader Rory McIlroy shares lead with Tyrrell Hatton after the opening day in Dubai; Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship winner Paul Waring a shot back in third; Thriston Lawrence - the only play

Rory McIlroy shot 5-under 67 and was tied for the lead with Tyrrell Hatton after the first round of the season-ending World Tour Championship.

Rory McIlroy, Tyrrell Hatton and Paul Waring continued their strong form from the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship to emerge as the leading players after 18 holes at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.

RORY MCILROY HAS jumped into a share of the lead after the first round of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. The world number three, who last won the season-ending event at Jumeirah’s Earth Course in 2015,

Rory McIlroy was already an overwhelming favorite to win the European tour’s season-long Race to Dubai title. He made his chances even better on Thursday. McIlroy shot 5-under 67 and was tied for the lead with Tyrrell Hatton after the first round of the season-ending World Tour Championship.