DP World Tour Championship: Tyrrell Hatton leads as Rory McIlroy fades
Hatton takes narrow lead
Hatton is nine under for the tournament and holds a one-shot advantage over Victor Perez. Mikael Lindberg is third on six under. Hatton had a difficult finish, scrambling for par at the last after his drive went into the water and his approach landed in a greenside bunker. He is aiming for his first DP World Tour Championship title.
McIlroy loses ground
A victory would guarantee McIlroy an eighth Race to Dubai title, matching the season-long record held by Scotland’s Colin Montgomerie. McIlroy began the tournament more than 500 points behind Chacarra.
Rahm and other contenders
Jon Rahm could secure the Race to Dubai title with a victory on Sunday, but a third straight round of 71 left him six shots off the lead. Dan Bradbury climbed to four under with a 66 and is scheduled to play alongside McIlroy. Lindberg will start in the penultimate group with Adam Scott, who carded a 67.
Key points
- Hatton leads on nine under, one shot ahead of Victor Perez.
- McIlroy is four shots back after bogeys on three consecutive holes.
- A win would give McIlroy a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title.
- Jon Rahm can clinch the season-long title with a Sunday victory.