Tom McKibbin Nears Lead at DP World India Championship

During the opening day of the DP World India Championship in New Delhi, Tom McKibbin finished just one shot behind the leader, while Rory McIlroy was three shots back. The day was significantly impacted by weather disruptions.

Denmark's Niklas Norgaard led the tournament with a six-under-par score of 66, which included an eagle and six birdies. McKibbin, along with Eugenio Chacarra from Spain and Belgium's Thomas Detry, completed their rounds at five under par.

Play was halted due to lightning shortly after 06:30 BST and resumed five hours later, affecting many players' ability to finish their rounds. McKibbin's performance featured six birdies and one bogey, while McIlroy ended his round at two under par after a mixed performance that included a bogey on the first hole.