Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland produced a spectacular second round at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship on Friday, making 11 birdies at Yas Links Golf Course. The four-time major champion carded a low score to move up the leaderboard, showing resilience after a penalty earlier in the round.
McIlroy said he "didn't dwell" on the penalty, focusing instead on his aggressive play. The performance on day two of the DP World Tour event highlighted his strong form as he seeks another victory in the Middle East swing.
The tournament continues through the weekend at Yas Links, with McIlroy now firmly in contention.
