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Francesco Molinari Leads Dubai Desert Classic As Rory McIlroy Stumbles To 73

Molinari posted a 7-under 65 with eight birdies to lead Round 1 at Emirates Golf Club. McIlroy opened with a 1-over 73, including a double-bogey seven after his chip on the 18th rolled back into water, leaving him eight back. Fleetwood also shot 73. Hatton and Lowry opened 2-under 70. Lindberg sits second at 67.