Rory McIlroy, the golf legend, is on a mission to secure his seventh Race to Dubai title. With a stellar performance in the DP World Tour Championship, he’s in the joint lead after sinking three birdies in the final five holes. McIlroy’s four-under-par 68 in the United Arab Emirates showcased his prowess, with five birdies and a bogey contributing to his impressive score. He’s now 13 under, sharing the lead with Denmark’s Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen.
The English contingent, including Laurie Canter, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, and Tyrrell Hatton, is right behind, all at 12 under. Spain’s Angel Ayora and Denmark’s Rasmus Hojgaard are also in the mix, with scores of 67 and 65, respectively. McIlroy’s dominance is evident, with a 767-point lead at the top of the season-long rankings. Only two players, Hatton and Marco Penge, stand in his way of a fourth consecutive Race to Dubai crown.
Hatton’s path to victory is complex; he must win the tournament and hope McIlroy finishes worse than tied for eighth. McIlroy, however, remains focused on his game, confident that his skills will secure the win. The final round promises an exciting showdown, with live text commentary available on the BBC Sport website and app from 08:00 GMT on Sunday.