Rory McIlroy received a two-shot penalty following the first round of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at Yas Links Golf Course on November 5, 2026. The Northern Irish golfer's penalty came after his opening round at the United Arab Emirates event.
Spain's Laporta seized the early lead with a round of 62, putting him at the top of the leaderboard. The tournament continues at Yas Links in Abu Dhabi.
