Adam Scott closes on Dubai title contenders

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 15:13 · Archive

Adam Scott shot 67 to move into contention for the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

Adam Scott shot a flawless 67 on Saturday at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai to move into joint-fourth place, four shots behind leader Tyrrell Hatton. The 46-year-old Australian rose from level par to five-under and will go into Sunday's final day alongside Rory McIlroy and Eugenio Chacarra, who are both also in fourth place.

McIlroy and Chacarra lead the Race to Dubai standings to determine Europe's top golfer of the year. McIlroy, a Masters champion, shot an error-riddled level-par 72 on Saturday, leaving him with much ground to make up. He made a magnificent eagle at the par-five seventh, when he struck his approach from 235 yards to 10 feet, but then hit three successive poor drives that resulted in bogeys. Chacarra, a rookie, shot 68 to move back into pole position in the Race to Dubai.

Scott's third round featured five birdies, including four on each of the par-fives, and no bogeys. The Australian is seeking his first tournament triumph in six years. He will be keen to avoid a repeat of last week's Abu Dhabi Championship, where he was in contention after 54 holes but slipped to ninth place.

How it is being reported

• Great Scott: Aussie makes move in Dubai season finaleRory McIlroy and Eugenio Chacarra will duel for the Race to Dubai crown to find Europe's No.1 as Adam Scott made a big move in the 2026 European tour finale.The West Australian · 14 Nov, 14:36
• Great Scott: Aussie makes move in Dubai season finaleRory McIlroy and Eugenio Chacarra will duel for the Race to Dubai crown to find Europe's No.1 as Adam Scott made a big move in the 2026 European tour finale.Perth Now · 14 Nov, 14:36

In this story: Adam Scott · Rory McIlroy · Eugenio Chacarra · Tyrrell Hatton · Colin Montgomerie · Dubai · DP World Tour

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