Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland made 11 birdies during the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship on Friday, November 6, 2026, but still finds himself one stroke behind the leading trio of Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, and Francesco Laporta.
The second round took place at the Emirates Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. McIlroy's impressive birdie haul helped him climb the leaderboard, yet the three co-leaders maintained their advantage heading into the weekend.
Spain's Jon Rahm, England's Tyrrell Hatton, and Italy's Francesco Laporta shared the top spot after 36 holes, with McIlroy lurking just behind. The tournament continues with the third round on Saturday.
