ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy outplayed Tiger Woods in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, shooting a 5-under 67 for a share of the lead with Robert Karlsson.
Woods shot a 70 in a threesome with McIlroy and topranked Luke Donald, who finished with a 71.
Gareth Maybin, Richard Finch and Jean- Baptiste Gonnet shot 68.
Woods played bogey- free golf that produced few momentous shots and two birdies. He missed several birdie chances, including a 6- footer on his ninth, the 18th hole.
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SAN DIEGO ( AP) — Spencer Levin and Kyle Stanley knew they had to post low scores on the easier North Course at Torrey Pines to get off to a good start Thursday in the Farmers Insurance Open. It went even better than they expected.
Stanley made eagle on his final hole for a 10-under 62, his best score in two years on the PGA Tour. Levin shot 29 on the back nine and had a 62, matching his career best on tour.
They were a shot ahead of FedEx Cup champion Bill Haas, who had a double bogey on his 15th hole and still managed a 63.
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