‘It doesn’t look good’: McIlroy gets two-shot penalty after ruling he improved his lie
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What the coverage says
Rory McIlroy received a two-shot penalty during the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Championship after officials determined he improved his lie. BBC Sport notes the penalty occurred on Thursday. The Guardian reports that McIlroy insisted there was no intention on his part to commit the infraction, quoting him as saying "It doesn’t look good".
Written by HeadlineShine from 2 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.
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- BBC Sport first reported it
- The Guardian reported it
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