Rory McIlroy insists the Race to Dubai title is still up for grabs despite taking control in his battle with Thriston Lawrence on the first day of action at the DP World Tour Championship.
McIlroy and Lawrence are in a head-to-head fight for the coveted crown and the heavily-favoured Northern Irishman, needing only a top-11 finish even if Lawrence takes the compulsory victory, enjoyed a much better start than his rival on Thursday, carding a five-under 67 to…