Rory McIlroy was handed a two-shot penalty after the first round of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at Yas Links Golf Course on November 5, 2026.
The penalty adjusts McIlroy's score from the opening day of the tournament, which is being played in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Spain's Laporta holds the lead after carding a 62 in the first round.
The event, part of the DP World Tour, continues at Yas Links. Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images. Report from Associated Press and NBC Sports.
