# Rory McIlroy four off clubhouse lead after weather delays

> Rory McIlroy finishes four shots behind leader after thunder and lightning halt in DP World India Championship first round.
- Title: Rory McIlroy four off clubhouse lead after weather delays
- Summary: Rory McIlroy finishes four shots behind leader after thunder and lightning halt in DP World India Championship first round. Rory McIlroy finished two under…
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/golf/news/12040/13599506/dp-world-india-championship-rory-mcilroy-four-off-clubhouse-lead-after-thunder-and-lightning-delays-in-first-round
- Published: 2026-10-15T14:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: dp world india championship, rory mcilroy, niklas norgaard, thunder and lightning delay, golf, first round, delhi golf club, sports
## Weather delay in first round
Thunder and lightning caused four-hour suspension of play on Thursday at Delhi Golf Club.
## Rory McIlroy's round
McIlroy shot two under par 70 to finish four shots behind clubhouse leader Niklas Norgaard.
## McIlroy's performance
McIlroy bogeyed 10th hole, birdied 13th, 15th and 18th before finishing with six pars.
## Tommy Fleetwood's round
Fleetwood finished two under alongside McIlroy after dropping two shots at final hole.
## Race to Dubai standings
Norgaard leads Race to Dubai with six under par, McIlroy third in rankings.
## McIlroy's comments
McIlroy said he felt his round was solid despite missed putts and weather delay impact.

> Yeah, it was okay... I felt like I hit the ball pretty well for the most part
## Key takeaway

Rory McIlroy finished two under par in DP World India Championship first round after four-hour weather delay, four shots behind leader Niklas Norgaard.