VIDEO: Rory McIlroy tries his hand at rugby 0rn.co/gZ2 European Tour By Andy Zunz Friday, January 16, 2015 Rory McIlroy, two-sport star? While the world No. 1 will definitely not be giving up a career in golf for rugby - or acting - any time soon, he looks pretty good in this HSBC video featuring McIlroy and Irish rugby star Brian ODriscoll. McIlroy is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, this week playing in his first event of the year. He shot a 67 in the opening round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Read all about it from our senior writer on the scene. 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VIDEO: Rory McIlroys first ace on European Tour Rory McIlroys second-round 66 at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship included his first hole-in-one on the European Tour. ( Associated Press ) By Brentley Romine European Tour Kaymer keeps Abu Dhabi lead; McIlroy close behind By Alistair Tait Martin Kaymer added a 67 to his opening 64 to move to 13 under and keep his lead at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Rory McIlroy, however, is just two shots back after 36 holes. Kaymer keeps Abu Dhabi lead; McIlroy close behind Martin Kaymer during the second round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship ( Associated Press ) By Alistair Tait European Tour From Abu Dhabi, Rickie Fowler endorses world travel By Alistair Tait Rickie Fowler has a simple message to young Americans: get out and see the world. Fowler is doing that by teeing up in the European Tours Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship this week. From Abu Dhabi, Rickie Fowler endorses world travel Rickie Fowler is playing the European Tour stop in Abu Dhabi for the firs time in his career, and it seems to be agreeing with him. ( Associated Press ) By Alistair Tait European Tour McIlroy uses late rally for opening 67 in Abu Dhabi By Alistair Tait Rory McIlroy, playing the European Tours Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, birdied his first hole of the 2015 season on the way to a 5-under 67. But it was the late-round magic that really turned heads. McIlroy uses late rally for opening 67 in Abu Dhabi Rory McIlroy ( Associated Press ) By Alistair Tait European Tour McIlroy, Fowler, others cut loose with kayak challenge By Andy Zunz Rory McIlroy teamed up with Rickie Fowler to try and take down Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose in a short-game challenge while launching golf balls at kayaks steered by their caddies. McIlroy, Fowler, others cut loose with kayak challenge Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler took part in some fun ahead of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. ( YouTube: Visit Abu Dhabi ) By Andy Zunz European Tour Rory McIlroys goals in 2015 are lofty but private By Alistair Tait Wondering what Rory McIlroys goals are for the upcoming year? The World No. 1 has them written down on an airplane boarding pass, which is stuffed inside his wallet. Rory McIlroys goals in 2015 are lofty but private Rory McIlroy revealed Tuesday in Abu Dhabi that he keeps a dogeared airplane boarding pass in his wallet with his yearly goals. ( Associated Press ) By Alistair Tait Join The Conversation Follow Golfweek on Instagram! Follow Golfweek on Twitter! Follow Golfweek on Facebook! European Tour VIDEO: Rory McIlroys first ace on European Tour By Brentley Romine Rory McIlroy aced the par-3 15th during the second round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship for his first hole-in-one on the European Tour. VIDEO: Rory McIlroys first ace on European Tour Rory McIlroys second-round 66 at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship included his first hole-in-one on the European Tour. ( Associated Press ) By Brentley Romine European Tour Kaymer keeps Abu Dhabi lead; McIlroy close behind By Alistair Tait Martin Kaymer added a 67 to his opening 64 to move to 13 under and keep his lead at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Rory McIlroy, however, is just two shots back after 36 holes. Kaymer keeps Abu Dhabi lead; McIlroy close behind Martin Kaymer during the second round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship ( Associated Press ) By Alistair Tait European Tour VIDEO: Rory McIlroy tries his hand at rugby By Andy Zunz Rory McIlroy tries his hand at rugby and meets Irish rugby star Brian ODriscoll ahead of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. VIDEO: Rory McIlroy tries his hand at rugby Rory McIlroy met Irish rugby star Brian ODriscoll at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. ( YouTube: HSBC ) By Andy Zunz European Tour Young Pieters shows he can keep pace on Euro Tour By Alistair Tait Belgiums Thomas Pieters, the 2012 NCAA champion from Illinois, has had no problem making the adjustment from college golf to the European Tour. Keeping pace at Abu Dhabi is just another example. Young Pieters shows he can keep pace on Euro Tour Thomas Pieters ( Associated Press ) By Alistair Tait European Tour From Abu Dhabi, Rickie Fowler endorses world travel By Alistair Tait Rickie Fowler has a simple message to young Americans: get out and see the world. Fowler is doing that by teeing up in the European Tours Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship this week. From Abu Dhabi, Rickie Fowler endorses world travel Rickie Fowler is playing the European Tour stop in Abu Dhabi for the firs time in his career, and it seems to be agreeing with him. ( Associated Press ) By Alistair Tait European Tour Kaymer blisters Abu Dhabi for 1st-round lead By Alistair Tait Martin Kaymer sits in a familiar spot after the first round of the European Tours Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship: atop the leaderboard. Kaymer blisters Abu Dhabi for 1st-round lead Martin Kaymer has three victories at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. He took the lead Thursday in the first round of the European Tour event there. ( Associated Press ) By Alistair Tait European Tour McIlroy uses late rally for opening 67 in Abu Dhabi By Alistair Tait Rory McIlroy, playing the European Tours Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, birdied his first hole of the 2015 season on the way to a 5-under 67. But it was the late-round magic that really turned heads. McIlroy uses late rally for opening 67 in Abu Dhabi Rory McIlroy ( Associated Press ) By Alistair Tait European Tour Justin Rose looks to convert more top 10s into wins By Alistair Tait Justin Rose is already a major champion. Now, he wants to become a more prolific winner and convert more top 10s into victories, starting with this weeks Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Justin Rose looks to convert more top 10s into wins Justin Rose ( Associated Press ) By Alistair Tait European Tour McIlroy, Fowler, others cut loose with kayak challenge By Andy Zunz Rory McIlroy teamed up with Rickie Fowler to try and take down Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose in a short-game challenge while launching golf balls at kayaks steered by their caddies. McIlroy, Fowler, others cut loose with kayak challenge Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler took part in some fun ahead of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. ( YouTube: Visit Abu Dhabi ) By Andy Zunz European Tour Kaymer takes low-key approach in Abu Dhabi By Alistair Tait Martin Kaymer enters the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship as one of the favorites, but hes hoping to take some pressure off of himself by taking a laid-back approach. Kaymer takes low-key approach in Abu Dhabi Martin Kaymer has a good track record at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. ( Associated Press ) By Alistair Tait European Tour Paratore back to high school after Abu Dhabi By Alistair Tait Not many European Tour pros will leave Abu Dhabi to return to the world of academia, but after the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Renato Paratore will return to Italy to try and finish high school. Paratore back to high school after Abu Dhabi Renato Paratore will tee it up in his third European Tour event this week as a professional at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. ( Getty Images ) By Alistair Tait European Tour Henrik Stenson prepares for major run in 2015 By Alistair Tait Henrik Stenson looks to become the first Swedish golfer to win a major championship as he prepares to start his 2015 season at the European Tours Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Henrik Stenson prepares for major run in 2015 Henrik Stenson enters the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship as the No. 2 golfer in the world. ( Associated Press ) By Alistair Tait European Tour Abu Dhabi could start global trend for Fowler By Alistair Tait Rickie Fowlers debut appearance in the Middle East for the $2.7 million Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship could become a trend. Fowler may become a European Tour member at some point in the future. Abu Dhabi could start global trend for Fowler Rickie Fowler is teeing it up at the Abu Dhabi... #golf #collegegolf
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