Look: Action from Day 1 of the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic

Denmark's Hansen and Spain's Garcia, Larrazabal shine on opening day at Emirates Golf Club

Last updated: January 27, 2022 | 17:59

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The fans were out in force for the first day of the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic

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Denmark's Joachim Hansen surged to the top of the leaderboard with a late charge at Emirates Golf Club

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Spain's Sergio Garcia was long-time clubhouse leader on five-under alongside compatriot Pablo Larrazabal

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World No. 2 Collin Morikawa was lurking on -4

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The American DP World Tour champ was out with two-time DDC winner Rory McIlroy

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But the Northern Irishman had to settle for -1 on the opening day on the Majlis Course

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England's Tommy Fleetwood also made it to -5 in the afternoon groups

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But Hansen was top of the standings on seven-under, two clear

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European Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington took a detour to the sand

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Italy's Andrea Pavan was in a tight bunch on -5

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Local favourite Rafa Cabrera Bello had to settle for an even-par 72, while Dubai young amateur Josh Hill impressed with a two-under

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