Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry Lead Five-Way Tie at Abu Dhabi Championship in DP World Tour Play-Off
Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry made headlines at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, tying for the lead after an impressive opening round. Both golfers recorded scores of 64, putting them alongside three other competitors at eight-under par.
Five-Way Tie at the Abu Dhabi Championship
Fleetwood and Lowry, both part of the Ryder Cup team, find themselves in a five-way tie, with fellow competitors Richard Sterne from South Africa, France’s Adrien Saddier, and New Zealand’s Kazuma Kobori also shooting 64.
Leaderboard Overview
The five players are a shot ahead of a group of seven golfers who are at seven-under. Notably, Rory McIlroy, the current Race to Dubai leader, is four strokes behind after carding a 68 at Yas Links.
- Tied Leaders: Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Richard Sterne, Adrien Saddier, Kazuma Kobori
- Score: 8-under par (64)
- Second Place: Seven players at 7-under
- Rory McIlroy: 4-under par (68)
- Closest Challenger: Marco Penge at 5-under par
Notable Highlights
Ludwig Åberg showcased remarkable skill with a hole-in-one on the par-3 eighth hole. This achievement marks his second career ace, the first being at the 2025 Genesis Invitational in February.
Upcoming Event Details
The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship continues with round two on Friday, broadcasted on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event starting at 4 am. Rounds three and four are scheduled for 4:30 am on Saturday and 3 am on Sunday, respectively.
The DP World Tour Play-Offs will conclude with the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, taking place from November 13. Live coverage of the championship will begin at 7 am for the first three days and 6:30 am for the final round on Sunday.
