The two time Omega Dubai Desert Classic winner is looking good early on in the season's first World Golf Championships event.
The Northern Irishman fired an eight under par 63 to take a one shot lead over Dustin Johnson.
Meanwhile Justin Thomas and Matt Kuchar are two strokes back on seven under par.
Meanwhile 14-time major winner Tiger Woods is on level par, eight shots off the pace.
UAE advances sports partnerships at BRICS ministers meeting
The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation in sports at the 2026 BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting in Visakhapatnam, India.
India close in on victory after Mendis and Sooriyabandara resistance
Sri Lanka mounted a brief fightback, but India remained firmly on course for a series-sweeping victory in the second and final test on Wednesday.
Wawrinka, Williams sisters handed US Open wildcards
Swiss Stan Wawrinka has been handed a wildcard entry to the US Open men's singles draw, organisers said on Wednesday, after several days of outcry from fans over his exclusion.
Olympic champion Liu to sit out 2026-27 season
Olympic gold medallist Alysa Liu has announced on Tuesday she will sit out the upcoming season to fine-tune her technique but reassured fans she would return to the sport.
Williams, Alcaraz exit US Open mixed doubles
Serena Williams' return to Arthur Ashe Stadium came to an abrupt end on Tuesday as she and Carlos Alcaraz fell 5-4(4) 4-1 to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic in the US Open mixed doubles quarter-finals, their magic fading after an inspired early performance.
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