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Rory: New driver felt 'good' in Abu Dhabi Round 1

November 6, 2025 03:13 PM
Golf Central unpacks Rory McIlroy's Round 1 performance in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, his new driver, and why he's in a good spot for the weekend before diving into Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry's standout days.

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