65
– Sergio Garcia shot a seven under par round of 65 to lead in Dubai after 18 holes.
14– months since Garcia shot a lower opening round (in November 2015 he started with a 64 at the BMW Masters).
67 - Ian Poulter posted his joint-lowest round at Emirates Golf Club. His other previous 67 was in the 2006 edition of the event.
16 – Greens in Regulation for Matt Fitzpatrick, helping him to an opening round of 69. David Lipsky, Peter Uihlein and Renato Paratore, who also found 89 per cent of greens, were the co-leaders in this category.
22 – putts for Australian Wade Ormsby, the fewest in the field.
10 – putts on Brandon Stone’s front nine.
77- to open with for two time Omega Dubai Desert Classic champion Tiger Woods - it's the American's highest ever round on the European Tour not including World Golf Championships or Majors.
0- the 14-time Major Champion posted his first birdie-free round at Emirates GC in his 29th round here.
326.5 - Nobody had a longer average drive than Nicolas Colsaerts' huge 326.5 yards.
4- under par was the lowest round from the second wave of players, posted by New Zealander Ryan Fox.
6 - players are yet to complete their rounds after play was suspended at 17.51 due to darkness.
