Golf-McIlroy shoots 66 despite Dubai driving radar being off

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By Bernie McGuire DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy's driving radar malfunctioned early in his opening round at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday but he showed why he is the world's number one golfer by recovering to shoot a 66. I feel like I've started off this tournament pretty well the last few years and it's another good one ... something to build on." The Desert Classic holds special memories for McIlroy because it was the first European Tour victory he picked up six years ago. These days it's sort of what I expect of myself." McIlroy was accompanied by Ryder Cup team mate Martin Kaymer (67) and Englishman Andy Sullivan (65), winner of this month's South African Open. "It was the best day of my life out there playing with these guys and I just enjoyed so much watching Rory and Martin play," said Sullivan after setting the early pace with fellow countryman Lee Westwood and Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts.

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