Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his shot on the 18th green during the second round of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai November 21, 2014. REUTERS/Nikhil Monteiro
DUBAI (Reuters) - Defending champion Henrik Stenson overcame fatigue to punish hesitant play from overnight pacesetter Rory McIlroy, taking a two-stroke lead over the world number one in the second round of the $8 million (5 million pound) DP World Tour Championship on Friday.
Stenson, who shot a tournament record 25-under last year, picked up shots at holes one, two and five, and the 38-year-old completed a flawless back nine peppered with four birdies for a round of 66 and a score of 10 under par.
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