The two time Omega Dubai Desert Classic winner is looking good early on in the season's first World Golf Championships event.
The Northern Irishman fired an eight under par 63 to take a one shot lead over Dustin Johnson.
Meanwhile Justin Thomas and Matt Kuchar are two strokes back on seven under par.
Meanwhile 14-time major winner Tiger Woods is on level par, eight shots off the pace.
Head, Marsh, Green centuries power Australia to consolation win
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green smashed blistering hundreds as Australia steamrollered South Africa by 276 runs in the final one-day international in Mackay on Sunday.
Shades of Arsenal legend as Gyokeres announces himself to Gunners faithful
Striker Viktor Gyokeres announced himself to Arsenal’s fans with two goals in a 5-0 Premier League win over Leeds in his first home league game, with his opener reminding many of them of their previous hero in the number 14 shirt he now wears, Thierry Henry.
Pujara calls time on India career
Veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara dropped curtains on his illustrious India career on Sunday after playing 103 Tests but failing to win back his place in the last two years.
Medvedev and Sabalenka face tricky tests in US Open first round
The US Open's first round begins on Sunday with defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka looking to recapture top form, while former men's champion Daniil Medvedev faces a familiar foe whom he has failed to beat in previous meetings.
UAE Team Emirates-XRG picks up thrilling Deutschland Tour stage victory
Ecuadorian champion Jhonatan Narváez won stage 2 of the Lidl Deutschland Tour in thrilling fashion for the UAE Team Emirates-XRG, coming out on top from a three-up sprint to take his first victory since the National Championships in February.
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The legendary Craig David joins The Kris Fade Show for an unforgettable chat!
One of the most talked about comedians in the world takes over The Kris Fade Show. Watch the full interview here...
The super-star and multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, Jason Derulo is bringing the heat to Dubai.
It arrived: The UAE's First Mega Music Festival at Expo City Dubai!
