McIlroy four shots behind overnight leader Norgaard in rain-hit India Championship opener
· Sports · Indian Express, NDTV Sports
Unseasonal rain caused a five-hour delay on the opening day of the DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club, but play resumed with defending champion Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy both carding two-under 70. McIlroy started with a bogey on the 10th before three birdies in six holes to recover, finishing with six pars to close his round. Early leader Niklas Norgaard of Denmark maintained his advantage despite a mixed middle stretch featuring three birdies, an eagle and a bogey. The Northern Irishman, a six-time Major champion, admitted he was working to correct bad habits from earlier in the season. McIlroy and the field now trail Norgaard, who has one DP World Tour win and finished tied second twice this season.
Why it matters
McIlroy, a six-time Major champion and global golf icon, trails overnight leader Norgaard by four shots after a rain-interrupted opening round, highlighting how weather delays can reshape leaderboard dynamics in professional golf.
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