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New Zealand's Mark Brown is in a share of 22nd place after a two under par 70 on day one of the European golf Tour's Dubai Desert Classic.
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy leads after an opening round eight under par 64, one shot clear of Sweden's Robert Karlsson.
Fog delayed the start of play by almost three hours with around 60 players unable to complete their first rounds.
Brown says the delay to his tee time was not ideal but he is satisfied with the start. His round included two birdies and one bogey.
- NEWSTALK ZB
