Flawless Woods takes lead in Dubai

Tiger Woods made a flawless start to his bid for a second Dubai Desert Classic title on Thursday, carding a bogey-free seven-under-par 65 to open up a two-stroke lead over a group of 11 players.

The world number one showed no ill-effects of his Tuesday morning arrival in Dubai after claiming a record sixth Buick Invitational on Sunday and signed for seven birdies in a round which he admitted included just one bad shot at the 13th.

Miguel Angel Jimenez and Abu Dhabi Golf Championship winner Martin Kaymer, were among those tied for second at 67.

Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia and defending champion Henrik Stenson headed a group of 10 others another stroke back.

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