• Mike Lorenzo-Vera leads McIlroy by one after a 63• Tommy Fleetwood in contention after five-under 67
When Rory McIlroy labels a shot his best of a year that has delivered four victories it would be wise to seek replays. McIlroy certainly will.
His magnificent three wood to the 18th, launched to four feet from 291 yards, lit up the first round of the World Tour Championship. McIlroy tapped in for an eagle three and a round of 64 to leave him one shot adrift of the leader, Mike Lorenzo-Vera on nine under.