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McIlroy and Chacarra battle for Dubai title on final day

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 14 Nov, 14:31 · Archive

Rory McIlroy dropped four shots off the lead in the third round of the World Tour Championship, allowing Race to Dubai rival Eugenio Chacarra back into contention.

Rory McIlroy had a difficult day at the season-ending World Tour Championship in Dubai on Saturday. The Northern Irishman started with a share of the 36-hole lead alongside Tyrrell Hatton but stumbled during the third round, carding an even par 72. He had an eagle on the par-5 No. 7 but made four bogeys, dropping him four shots off the lead and into a four-way tie for fourth place at 5 under overall.

Tyrrell Hatton moved to the top of the leaderboard after shooting 4-under 68 to reach 9 under for the week, one stroke clear of Victor Perez on 8 under. Hatton is bidding to win the World Tour Championship for a fourth time.

McIlroy's slip opened the door for Race to Dubai rival Eugenio Chacarra, who shot 68 to rejoin the contention. The 26-year-old Spaniard, in his first full season on the tour, currently leads the Race to Dubai standings by nearly 534 points. The tournament winner will receive 2,000 points, with 1,335 for second place and 752 for third. McIlroy is chasing a record-tying eighth Race to Dubai title to match Colin Montgomerie's achievement.

McIlroy and Chacarra battle for Dubai title on final day
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In this story: Rory McIlroy · Tyrrell Hatton · Eugenio Chacarra · Victor Perez · European Tour · Dubai

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