# McIlroy fades as Hatton leads in Dubai

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mcilroy-fades-as-hatton-leads-in-dubai/
- Published: 2026-11-14T14:09:23+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T15:25:59+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/cqkgm00ykp7ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Hatton leads in Dubai by one shot.
- McIlroy is four shots back in joint fourth.
- McIlroy needs to beat Chacarra and finish in the top four to clinch the title.

## Summary

Tyrrell Hatton leads the DP World Tour Championship by one shot after the third round in Dubai, while Rory McIlroy dropped from a share of the lead to joint fourth. McIlroy’s 72 leaves him four shots behind Hatton and makes his bid for a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title more difficult.

Hatton is nine under par after a four-under 68, with France’s Victor Perez second on eight under and Sweden’s Mikael Lindberg third on six under. McIlroy shares fourth at five under with three others, including Race to Dubai standings leader Eugenio Chacarra; McIlroy can secure the season-long title by finishing ahead of Chacarra and in the top four. Jon Rahm is six shots behind Hatton, while Hatton and Perez will play together in Sunday’s final round.

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