Rory McIlroy is determined to make a big impact in Dubai. His tournament start has been promising, as he shot a solid five-under 67 in the opening round. The 35-year-old golfer spent a lot of time working on his swing and technical aspects of his game after his performance at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland,

McIlroy said that he had not had this type of practice session for nearly 18 months, adding that hitting balls on a range instead of inside would not help his mechanics and setup. “Not seeing the ball flight for a while,

Rory McIlroy has returned from a month away from competitive action and shot a 5-under 67 with a new swing in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.