Tyrrell Hatton Leads
Tyrrell Hatton shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to seize the third-round lead at 9 under overall at the DP World Tour Championship, BBC Sport reported.
The Englishman holds a one-shot advantage over France’s Victor Perez at the Earth Course in Dubai, according to ESPN. Hatton is chasing his first victory at this tournament after finishing as a runner-up previously, DP World Tour noted.
“It would mean a lot to go on and win tomorrow,” Hatton said, according to BBC Sport. “There is a lot that can change. The course is playing difficult this week and there’s a lot of fantastic players just behind. It is going to be a tough day.”
Rory McIlroy Fades
Rory McIlroy carded an even-par 72 after dropping four bogeys on the back nine, falling four shots behind the leader into a tie for fourth place, the PGA Tour reported. The world No. 2 began the day sharing the lead with Hatton before taking an outright advantage with an eagle on the par-5 seventh hole, as ESPN detailed.
McIlroy is seeking a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title to match Colin Montgomerie’s career mark, The Mirror US reported.
Eugenio Chacarra Contends
Eugenio Chacarra carded a 68 that included nine birdies, three bogeys, and a double bogey to move into a tie for fourth alongside McIlroy at 5 under overall, BBC Sport reported. The 26-year-old Spaniard entered the week leading the Race to Dubai standings by nearly 534 points over McIlroy, according to ESPN.
“If I can clean up the card a little, I like my chance on the weekend,” Chacarra said, according to the Associated Press via the PGA Tour.
Chasing PGA Tour Cards
Players at the Earth Course are also competing for ten Dual Membership cards on the PGA Tour for 2027, DP World Tour reported. Sweden’s Mikael Lindberg climbed into ninth position in those projected rankings after shooting a 69 to reach 6 under in solo third place.
The top 25 players in the final Race to Dubai standings will earn exemptions into the 155th Open at St Andrews in 2027, according to DP World Tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many shots behind is Rory McIlroy heading into the final round?
McIlroy stands at 5 under overall, exactly four strokes behind tournament leader Tyrrell Hatton, according to BBC Sport.
What is Eugenio Chacarra’s points lead in the Race to Dubai?
Chacarra held an advantage of nearly 534 points over McIlroy coming into the season-ending event in Dubai, ESPN reported.
Who shares second place behind Tyrrell Hatton?
Victor Perez sits in solo second place at 8 under overall after carding a 67 on Saturday, BBC Sport reported.
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