Jordan Spieth tees of in Abu Dhabi.
Rickie Fowler joined Spieth and McIlory in the stellar group.
Spieth, Fowler and McIlroy of Northern Ireland drew early crowds.
McIlroy drives down the fairway.
He drops his club after a rare bad shot.
All three will be hoping to win the Falcon trophy.
They'll need to do well on the greens if that is the case.
Sport360 staff
17:16 21/01/2016
The HSBC Abu Dhabi Golf Championship kicked off with the Big Three teeing off against each other.
Jordan Speith, Rory McIlroy, and Rickie Fowler are enjoying the day of the Golf Championship that is being held at Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
Here are a few highlights from the day as they enjoy the opening round.