Rory McIlroy received a two-shot penalty after the first round of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at Yas Links Golf Course on November 5, 2026. The penalty dropped the Northern Irishman down the leaderboard as Spain's Laporta took the lead with a round of 62.
McIlroy was seen reacting on the 18th hole during the opening day. The tournament continues at Yas Links in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
