Tommy Fleetwood shot a remarkable 10-under 62 to tie the course record at Yas Links and take the lead in the first round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. His performance was bolstered by a new TaylorMade Truss putter, with Fleetwood needing only 26 putts, including an eagle and eight birdies. Despite challenging weather conditions, Fleetwood's precision putting and solid ball-striking distinguished his round, marking his lowest score of the year. This success follows a series of top-25 finishes, including podium placements at recent tournaments. The Englishman aims to secure another DP World Tour victory, having previously won the Abu Dhabi Championship in 2017 and 2018. Fleetwood credited his putting coach Phil Kenyon and insights from Ken Brown and David Howell for helping refine his technique.