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 boosts Race to Dubai hopes as Luiten grabs shock lead

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