Rory McIlroy leads Shanghai 's HSBC Champions after the sixth round . The Northern Irishman struck eight birdies and one bogey in his opening round . U.S. Open champion Justin Rose and former Masters winner Bubba Watson were another shot back . Rory McIlroy , without a title in 2013 , is chasing a spot at Shanghai 's World Tour Championship . British Open champion Rory McIlroy is six shots behind McIlroy after a six -under 71 .
Rory McIlroy leads Shanghai 's HSBC Champions after the sixth round . The Northern Irishman struck eight birdies and one bogey in his opening round . Rory McIlroy , without a title in 2013 , is chasing a spot at Shanghai 's World Tour Championship . British Open champion Rory McIlroy is six shots behind McIlroy after a six -under 71 .