Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland fired 11 birdies in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship on Friday, but still finds himself one stroke behind a three-way tie for the lead.
Jon Rahm of Spain, Tyrrell Hatton of England, and Francesco Laporta of Italy share the top spot after 36 holes at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club. McIlroy's impressive round moved him into contention, but the trio ahead remain in control heading into the weekend.
The second round took place on November 6, 2026, with McIlroy's birdie barrage highlighting a day of low scoring on the European Tour event.
