Robert Karlsson has a one shot lead after day 1 of the season ending Dubai World Championship. The Swede carded a round of 65 to leave him on 7 under par. His nearest challenger is Korea’s Seung Yul Noh on 6 under.
Meanwhile Martin Kaymer has the advantage over playing partner Graeme McDowell. The pair are battling to finish top of the European money list. Kaymer is 5 under, thats 5 clear of McDowell.
Elsewhere Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy both finished 1 under. Gareth Maybin ended up on 1 over. Padraig Harrington and Damien McGrane are both 2 over while Peter Lawrie is 4 over.
