Rory McIlroy endured a difficult first day in Abu Dhabi following round of three -over-par . the World No.1 used his Nike clubs for first time since signing bumper pay deal . Rory McIlroy finishes level for first day after carding a five . I guess when you 're going out with new stuff , you 're always going to be a little bit anxious about hitting it close like you 've done on the range and today that was n't quite the case . Justin Rose and Tiger Woods lead the way on five -under after first round .
Rory McIlroy endured a difficult first day in Abu Dhabi following round of three -over-par . the World No.1 used his Nike clubs for first time since signing bumper pay deal . Rory McIlroy finishes level for first day after carding a five . Justin Rose and Tiger Woods lead the way on five -under after first round .