Rory McIlroy: Six-Time Major Winner Hit with Two-Shot Penalty for Improving Lie at Abu Dhabi Championship

Rory McIlroy gets 2-shot penalty after first round in Abu Dhabi as Laporta leads with a 62

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy was handed a two-shot penalty after his first round at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Thursday, with officials ruling he improved his lie on a hole where he made double-bogey to…

Rory McIlroy docked two shots after improving lie in Abu Dhabi: 'It doesn't look very good'

McIlroy penalised following post-round review at Yas Links, turning a double into a quadruple bogey.

Rory McIlroy: Six-time major winner hit with two-shot penalty for improving lie at Abu Dhabi Championship

Rory McIlroy is hit with a two-shot penalty for improving his lie during the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.

Rory McIlroy hit by two-stroke penalty at Abu Dhabi Golf Championship

Northern Irishman accepts punishment over ball lie as Laporta shoots superb 62 on Day 1 at Yas Links

McIlroy given two shot penalty as Race to Dubai leaders struggle

Rory McIlroy's hopes of clinching a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title were dealt a blow after he received a two-shot penalty after his opening round at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at Yas Links.

McIlroy given two-shot penalty on opening round at Abu Dhabi Championship

Northern Irishman was originally credited with a 68, but has been given a 12th-hole penalty.