Shane Lowry well placed after opening round at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Shane Lowry is well placed after the opening round at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

The Offaly golfer shot a bogey free opening round of five under par which included an eagle at the par 5 second hole, his 11th of the day.

He rounded off his round in style with birdies on his last two holes to leave him in a tie for fifth after 18 holes

He is three shots behind leader Luke Donald with Guido Migliozzi and Jason Scrievener tied for second a shot behind Donald. 

Seamus Power six alone in fourth on six under par. 

Shane Lowry has a great record at this tournament having won it in 2019. He finished fourth in 2020 and 12th last year.