Hojgaard, Guerrier, and Pavon Share Lead in Dubai

Overview

• Nicolai Hojgaard, Julien Guerrier, and Matthieu Pavon share the lead after the first round of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, each carding a five-under round of 67.
• Rory McIlroy, who has already clinched the Race to Dubai title, faltered with three bogeys in his final seven holes, finishing the day at one-under-par.
• Jon Rahm, ranked number two in the world, also struggled, finishing the day at even par after two concluding bogeys.
• Viktor Hovland, Tommy Fleetwood, and Robert MacIntyre are all tied for seventh place, two strokes off the lead.
• Due to expected inclement weather, the second round will start from two tees.