Rory McIlroy shot a fine 66 in the first round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday – but still found himself upstaged by his playing partner, Andy Sullivan. Competing for the first time in one of the star groups, the 28-year-old Englishman admitted he was nervous at the prospect of teeing it up alongside world No 1 McIlroy and US Open Champion Martin Kaymer. It certainly didn’t show once he was one the course as he posted a wonderful 65 to set the early lead alongside Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts and Lee Westwood, who demonstrated just why he is looking forward to this season so much.
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Rory Mcllroy hit an impressive 66 at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday
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However, he was upstaged by playing partner Andy Sullivan
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The 28-year-old Englishman hit a wonderful 65 to set the early lead
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Nicolas Colsaerts and Lee Westwood shot the same score as Sullivan
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