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Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship 2016: Thursday Leaderboard Scores, Highlights

Amateur Bryson DeChambeau leads the 2016 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship following his fantastic eight-under 64 in Thursday's opening round.

The 22-year-old has some major names in pursuit at the European Tour event, with Henrik Stenson just a shot back and Rory McIlroy lying ominously on six under.

World No. 1 Jordan Spieth shot a 68 playing with McIlroy, and Rickie Fowler, the third in the auspicious Day 1 group, finished on two under.

Here is how the top of the leaderboard looks after Day 1:

Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship: Thursday Leaderboard
# Player Score Day 1 Score
1 Bryson DeChambeau -8 64
2 Henrik Stenson -7 65
T3 Branden Grace -6 66
T3 Rory McIlroy -6 66
T5 Richard Bland -5 67
T5 Andy Sullivan -5 67
T7 Thomas Bjorn -4 68
T7 Matthew Fitzpatrick -4 68
T7 David Howell -4 68
T7 Jordan Spieth -4 68

The full leaderboard can be accessed at the European Tour's official website.