Rory McIlroy shot a 5-under 67 in the opening round on Thursday at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship for a share of the early clubhouse lead, three strokes in front of playing partner Tiger Woods.
Sweden's Robert Karlsson retained his four-stroke lead despite dropping his first shot in 54 holes at the Hong Kong Open on Saturday.
Robert Karlsson opened a four-stroke lead and posted a European Tour record low halfway total of 124 on Friday at the Wales Open.