McKibbin one shot off lead as weather disrupts India Championship

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 15:20 · Archive

Tom McKibbin shot five-under par to sit one shot off the lead after a weather-delayed first day of the DP World India Championship in New Delhi.

Tom McKibbin shot five-under par to sit one shot off the lead after the opening day of the DP World India Championship in New Delhi. Denmark's Niklas Norgaard held the clubhouse lead on six-under after a round of 66, which included an eagle and six birdies. McKibbin posted six birdies and one bogey in his round, while fellow Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy carded two-under par to sit four shots behind.

Play was suspended because of lightning shortly after 06:30 BST and did not resume until roughly five hours later, with players off the course for four hours according to Sky Sports. The delay meant many players in the field were unable to finish their first 18 holes and others could not start their rounds.

McIlroy described his round as 'a solid start' despite missing some putts early on. He said he felt he hit the ball well for the most part but acknowledged he could have scored a couple better and missed opportunities when play resumed after the weather delay. 'No one's really getting away,' McIlroy said of the leaderboard.

How it is being reported

• McIlroy four off lead on delayed first day in IndiaRory McIlroy shot a two-under par opening round to finish four shots behind the clubhouse lead on a part-suspended first day of play at the DP World India Championship in New Delhi.Sky Sports · 15 Oct, 15:00
• McKibbin one off lead with McIlroy in contentionTom McKibbin is one shot off the lead and Rory McIlroy three further back after a weather-disrupted opening day of the DP World India Championship.BBC Sport · 15 Oct, 13:53

In this story: Tom McKibbin · Rory McIlroy · Niklas Norgaard · DP World India Championship · New Delhi

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