Donald shoots 65 to lead after 1st round in Dubai
By MICHAEL CASEY
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Luke Donald shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday to lead Rory McIlroy and two others by one stroke after the opening round of the season-ending Dubai World Championship.
Donald saved par on Nos. 1 and 4 with precise putting, and some accurate up-and-down play helped him make four birdies in a stretch of six holes.
McIlroy, who has already clinched the European and PGA tour money titles, surged into contention with a string of three birdies on the back nine. The PGA Championship winner could have matched Donald, but his tee shot on the 18th went into a creek.
Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain and Marc Warren of Scotland are also at 6 under.
Lee Westwood and 2010 PGA Championship winner Martin Kaymer are among six players at 5 under.
Updated November 22, 2012
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