Jon Rahm takes a one-shot lead into the final round at Abu Dhabi Championship, with McIlroy chasing
Rahm holds narrow advantage
Rahm responded to pressure from Hatton during Saturday’s third round and remains one shot ahead before the final day. He is chasing his first victory in the Abu Dhabi Championship.
Hatton briefly drew level with Rahm after making his seventh birdie of the day on the 14th. He and Laporta both returned rounds of 67.
Hatton and Laporta target Rahm
Hatton is looking forward to another contest with Rahm after sharing Saturday’s final group with the Spaniard and Laporta. “There’s a lot to play for,” Hatton said of Sunday’s final group.
Laporta, 36, stayed close to the leaders with a bogey-free round. He opened the tournament with a 10-under-par score and is seeking his first DP World Tour title.
Jordan and Puig one behind
England’s Matthew Jordan and Spain’s David Puig are another shot back. Both remain within reach after Jordan recorded a third-round 69.
Key points
- Rahm leads the Abu Dhabi Championship by one shot going into the final round.
- Hatton and Laporta both carded 67 in the third round.
- McIlroy is fourth on 16 under after recovering from an opening-round penalty.
- Jordan and Puig are a shot behind the leaders’ closest challengers.