Abu Dhabi Championship: McIlroy shoots 63 to move into contention on day two
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Key Points:
- Rory McIlroy posted an impressive nine-under-par 63 in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Championship, making 11 birdies and moving to 11 under overall, just one shot behind the leaders.
- Despite a two-shot penalty in the first round for improving his lie, McIlroy delivered the best round of the day and expressed that he had "made peace" with the penalty and played with a clear conscience.
- Spain's Jon Rahm, England's Tyrell Hatton, and Italy's Francesco Laporta share the lead at 12 under, with McIlroy part of a four-way group just one stroke behind.
- McIlroy is aiming for his fifth consecutive Race to Dubai title and eighth overall, which would tie the record held by Colin Montgomerie.
- The Abu Dhabi Championship features the top 70 players from the Race to Dubai rankings, with the top 50 advancing to the season-ending DP World Tour Championship next week.
