Rory McIlroy and Tyrell Hatton share lead at DP World Tour Championship
If Rory McIlroy felt frustrated during another testing day around Earth Course on Friday, he did a good job of not showing it. Happily, he won’t have to worry about giving vent to his feelings on Saturday: whatever he does, it is likely to pale in comparison to his playing partner. The world No 2 will play his third round in the company of the famously combustible Tyrell Hatton. The celebrated…
Rory McIlroy and Tyrell Hatton share the lead heading into the weekend of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai at five-under par. The world No. 2 and his playing partner are tied after three rounds. The pair have shown signs of annoyance over the course's challenging conditions, including blustery winds, dry greens, and punishing rough.
McIlroy, who lost to Lee Westwood in the inaugural tournament at Earth Course in 2009, admits the course has been tougher than ever, with lies and fairways not being very good. Hatton, on the other hand, remains patient, citing his five Rolex Series titles as proof of his ability to handle tough courses. The Englishman acknowledges McIlroy's dominance around the course but is content with his position after two rounds, hoping to capitalize on birdie opportunities over the weekend.
The duo is currently ahead of first-round leader Kristoffer Reitan and Joost Luiten, who are tied at four-under.
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