Adam Scott is determined to enjoy a late-season flourish at the European tour's championship finale in Dubai after opening up with a "good solid start" on the tricky Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
The Australian veteran is lying just a couple of shots off the pace in joint-fourth place after shooting a three-under par 69 in Thursday's first round.
He's pursuing Rory McIlroy, already an overwhelming favourite to win the season-long 'Race to Dubai' Order of Merit title, who strengthened his hand further with a superb start, leading alongside English Ryder Cup teammate Tyrrell Hatton after 67s.
