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.

Tyrrell Hatton has spent the majority of his season with LIV Golf, but the Englishman is back on the DP World Tour this week at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Rory McIlroy is already an overwhelming favorite to win the European tour's season-long Race to Dubai title and he has just made his chances even better.

Rory McIlroy insists the Race to Dubai title is still up for grabs despite taking control in his battle with Thriston Lawrence on the first day of action at the DP World Tour Championship.

European Ryder Cup teammates Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton hold a share of the lead through 18 holes in Dubai.

Check out highlights from Rory McIlroy's Round 1 at the DP World Tour Championship and the Golf Central crew's breakdown on his progress.

Rory McIlroy made the dream start to his bid for Race to Dubai victory by grabbing a share of the lead after the opening round of 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.

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 moved another step closer to sealing his sixth Race to Dubai crown, carding a five under par 67 to share the lead with Ryder Cup teammate Tyrrell Hatton after the opening round of the season-ending DP 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.