The Masters champion has a one stroke with two golfers just behind him on 4-under par.
Rory McIlroy is the overnight leader at the Dubai Invitational after opening with a five-under-par round of 66 at Creek Resort.
The Masters champion has a one stroke with two golfers just behind him on 4-under par.
Shane Lowry is two-under after his opening round - the Offaly man had two bogeys on his last four holes.
After his round with McIlroy - Lowry admitted that McIlroy's success last year has motivated him for 2026.
Padraig Harrington has signed for a one-over round of 72, while Tom McKibbin carded 74 for 3-over.

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