McIlroy surges to within one shot of Abu Dhabi 36-hole lead

Rory McIlroy fired a nine-under 63 with 11 birdies to move within one shot of a three-way lead after 36 holes, having put Thursday’s penalty behind him. Two rounds remain, leaving the tournament and Race to Dubai contest open. His support for former LIV players qualifying through the DP World Tour is an opinion, not an adopted pathway.