Hatton leads McIlroy by four shots into Dubai championship final

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 15 Nov, 07:38 · Archive

Tyrrell Hatton takes a one-shot lead into the final day of the DP World Tour Championship, with Rory McIlroy four shots back.

Tyrrell Hatton leads the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai by one shot after the third round, having shot 68 to reach nine under par. Rory McIlroy, bidding for a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title, carded a level-par 72 and sits four shots back in a tie for fourth place.

McIlroy had a share of the halfway lead but his challenge faltered on Saturday. He briefly took the solo advantage with an eagle at the par-five seventh, following a 235-yard approach to ten feet, but then suffered three successive bogeys around the turn, all caused by erratic driving. He recovered with birdies at the 14th and 15th but missed an eagle putt at the par-five 18th for a closing birdie.

Hatton made an eagle, four birdies and two bogeys to edge ahead. France's Victor Perez sits one shot back after posting back-to-back birdies from the sixth, whilst Sweden's Mikael Lindberg is three shots back in third. Hatton is chasing his ninth DP World Tour title, having finished runner-up in the championship in 2016 and in a share of second place in 2022. "I've got enough experience down these last few holes to know that anything can happen," Hatton said. McIlroy needs at least solo fourth to have any chance of winning the Race to Dubai, which is currently led by Eugenio Chacarra.

How it is being reported

• McIlroy needs big finish as Hatton leads Race to Dubai finale LIVE!Sky Sports · 15 Nov, 07:15
• Rory McIlroy slips back to leave uphill task as Tyrrell Hatton makes Dubai surgeMcIlroy is bidding for a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title this week but needs a special Sunday to make it happenIndependent Sport · 14 Nov, 15:21
• Rory McIlroy slips back into chasing pack as Tyrrell Hatton hits front in DubaiMcIlroy is bidding for a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title this week.Independent Sport · 14 Nov, 13:49
• Rory falters as Hatton holds narrow lead heading into final day in DubaiHighlights of the third round of the DP World Tour Championship at the Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.Sky Sports · 14 Nov, 13:25
• Hatton jumps ahead as McIlroy suffers Race to Dubai setbackTyrrell Hatton takes a one-shot lead into the final day of the DP World Tour Championship, as Rory McIlroy suffered a big setback in his bid to win the Race to Dubai.Sky Sports · 14 Nov, 12:51

In this story: Tyrrell Hatton · Rory McIlroy · Victor Perez · Mikael Lindberg · Eugenio Chacarra · Jumeirah Golf Estates · Dubai · DP World Tour

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