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McIlroy handed 2-shot penalty, admits video 'doesn't look very good'

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McIlroy handed 2-shot penalty, admits video 'doesn't look very good'

Rory McIlroy was handed a two-shot penalty after finishing his first round at the Abu Dhabi Championship, with officials ruling he improved his lie on a hole where he shot double-bogey to spoil his card.

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Rory McIlroy was handed a two-shot penalty after finishing his first round at the Abu Dhabi Championship, with officials ruling he improved his lie on a hole where he shot double-bogey to spoil his card. The story falls into Newseze's sports desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: ESPN Top.
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