McIlroy two shots behind leaders

Rory McIlroy has broken into the world's top 50 players

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is two shots off the lead after the opening day's play at the weather-affected Abu Dhabi Championship.

McIlroy carded five birdies and a bogey to lie four under par after the 12 holes he finished before close of play.

Play was held up for over two hours after a hailstorm flooded the course.

Johan Edfors and Mikael Lundberg lead after opening rounds of six-under 66 while Ireland's Gary Murphy is three under after completing his round.

Paul McGinley is also three under but, like McIlroy, had to call a halt after 12 holes of his first round.

Damien McGrane is two under after 10 holes while Padraig Harrington is tied for 40th place after a disappointing one-under-par 71.

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