Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship tee times: Who is Rory McIlroy playing with?

Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Tee Times

The DP World Tour moves to the Middle East for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, featuring Masters winner Rory McIlroy at Yas Links.

Rory McIlroy's Goals and Competitors

McIlroy aims for his seventh Race to Dubai title and starts the event with a strong lead over England's Marco Penge. Despite the pressure, Penge expressed confidence about facing McIlroy, saying he is not nervous and intends to outdrive "the best player of my generation."

Marco Penge: "I want to outdrive him on the first tee."

Other Notable Players

Several Ryder Cup teammates of McIlroy will also participate, including Matthew Fitzpatrick, Ludvig Aberg, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Rasmus Hojgaard, and Tyrrell Hatton.

Event Schedule and Pairings

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"I want to outdrive him on the first tee." — Marco Penge

Summary: Rory McIlroy leads the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship field with key rivals like Marco Penge and several Ryder Cup teammates ready to challenge him at Yas Links.

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Golfmagic Golfmagic — 2025-11-04

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