McIlroy handed two-shot penalty for improving lie

Rory McIlroy is hit with a two-shot penalty for improving his lie during the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Championship, where Jon Rahm makes a strong start.

Published on The Global News Feed: 5 Nov 2026, 14:54 UTC

McIlroy handed two-shot penalty for improving lie Image credit: BBC Sport

Rory McIlroy is hit with a two-shot penalty for improving his lie during the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Championship, where Jon Rahm makes a strong start.