Showing off a revamped backswing he spent weeks working on, McIlroy kept his misses to a minimum in posting an opening-round 67 and is tied for the lead after the first day of the event with Tyrrell Hatton at 5 under.

The DP World Tour Championship, which starts on Thursday at the Jumeirah Golf Estates in the United Arab Emirates, isn’t lacking in familiar names. The contenders include the major champions Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Adam Scott and Shane Lowry.

DP World Tour Championship betting tips. Rory McIlroy first round leader - 9/1 bet365. Thriston Lawrence tournament winner - 25/1 William Hill. DP World Tour Championship betting

The Race to Dubai may be close to being over, but the quest for the 2024 DP World Tour Championship has just begun. Race to Dubai leader Rory McIlroy opened the European finale with a sizzling 5-under 67 to join his Ryder Cup teammate Tyrrell Hatton atop the leaderboard after the first day of action.

Check out highlights from Rory McIlroy's Round 1 at the DP World Tour Championship and the Golf Central crew's breakdown on his progress.

Rory McIlroy shot 5-under 67 and was tied for the lead with Tyrrell Hatton after the first round of the season-ending World Tour Championship.

Rory McIlroy moved another step closer to sealing his sixth Race to Dubai crown, carding a five under par 67 to share the lead with Ryder Cup teammate Tyrrell Hatton after the opening round of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship,

Rory McIlroy, Tyrrell Hatton and Paul Waring continued their strong form from the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship to emerge as the leading players after 18 holes at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.

RORY MCILROY HAS jumped into a share of the lead after the first round of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. The world number three, who last won the season-ending event at Jumeirah’s Earth Course in 2015,