Look: Action from Day 1 of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links

DP World Tour Rolex Series event throws up some surprises

Last updated: January 20, 2022 | 18:40

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The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship got the rebranded DP World Tour 2022 season up and running in the UAE on Thursday

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There were plenty of big names in town for the tournament, including Rory McIlroy, Tyrrell Hatton and Lee Westwood

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It was not a great day for four-time major winner McIlroy, who had to settle for a level-par 72, nine strokes of the lead

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Scotland's Scott Jamieson led the way with a blemish-free 63 at Yas Links

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Dubai-based Rafa Cabrera Bello dazzled in a pink number in the UAE capital

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Defending champion Hatton ensured he stayed in the hunt with a 66

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Westwood, who won here in 2019, had to settle for a one-under 71

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There is a strong US contingent in Abu Dhabi, but Sean Crocker could only manage a 74

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And reigning Open championship and DP World Tour champion Collin Morikawa could only muster a one-over 73

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France's Victor Perez was just off the lead after his 66 put him alongside Hatton

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England's Ian Poulter is in a tie for fourth on six-under

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So is Takumi Kanaya, who eagled two of the first six holes

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Team Europe Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington carded a level-par 72

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The terrain can get a little tough if you stray off course at Yas Links

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But it is a long competition, and there is still all to play for before we discover the champion on Sunday

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