Rory McIlroy realized after the Dunhill Links Championship that he needed to make some changes to his swing. He’s since been putting a lot of focus on improving it. However, he admits that making these adjustments isn’t easy, especially since his body has become so accustomed to the swing mechanics he’s been using for years.

Rory McIlroy fired a 5-under 67 Thursday at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship as he continues to work through a recent swing change.

Rory McIlroy is determined to make a big impact in Dubai. His tournament start has been promising, as he shot a solid five-under 67 in the opening round. The 35-year-old golfer spent a lot of time working on his swing and technical aspects of his game after his performance at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland,

Rory McIlroy made changes to his swing ahead of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, and they seem to have paid off through round one.

Rory McIlroy said his new swing changes "felt pretty good" after shooting 67 in his first round at the Abu Dhabi Championship