{
  "id": 19825954,
  "title": "Close friends Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton share lead heading into DP World Tour Championship weekend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/close-friends-rory-mcilroy-and-tyrrell-hatton-share-lead-heading-into",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T14:34:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/close-friends-rory-mcilroy-and-tyrrell-hatton-share-lead-heading-into-dp-world-tour-championship-weekend-1.500746534"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: Close friends and Ryder Cup teammates Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton are tied at the top heading into the weekend of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Both players posted impressive second-round scores, with McIlroy shooting a two-under 70 and Hatton matching him at 69. This sets the stage for an exciting duel between two golfing friends who both aim to secure their eighth Race to Dubai title and a fifth consecutive win in the standings. McIlroy, who has won the tournament three times, is also in the running for his fourth DP World Tour Championship championship. Despite challenging winds, both golfers played solid rounds, with McIlroy birdieing the final hole to salvage his day. Hatton, an eight-time DP World Tour winner, will be looking to finally claim the title after coming close on multiple occasions. Their friendship adds a unique dynamic to the weekend competition, as they battle it out for individual glory.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Close friends and Ryder Cup teammates Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton will head into the weekend sharing the lead at the DP World Tour Championship after producing impressive second-round performances at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai on Friday. McIlroy carded a two-under-par 70 to join Hatton at five-under overall on the Earth Course, setting up an intriguing battle between two players…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}