McIlroy boosts Race to Dubai hopes as Luiten grabs shock lead

Rory McIlroy made a strong start to his bid for a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title, as Joost Luiten grabbed a shock early lead at the DP World Tour Championship.

McIlroy, who needs to finish fourth or better to have a chance of surpassing Eugenio Chacarra in the season-long standings and win the Race to Dubai for an eighth time, carded an opening-round 69 at Jumeirah Golf Estates.