Paul Waring set a new course record with an 11-under 61 during the second round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, establishing a five-shot lead over competitors. His impressive performance included nine birdies, an eagle, and a remarkable shot on the 18th hole, which he described as the best of his life. Waring's historic score is also the lowest 36-hole score to par in DP World Tour history. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy's hopes in the tournament are challenged after a triple bogey on the 17th hole left him nine strokes behind the leader. McIlroy remains optimistic, aiming for a strong finish to potentially win the Race to Dubai title. Tommy Fleetwood and others are tied for second place, trailing Waring by five shots.