Rory McIlroy makes claim about his career after going crazy (!) low in Dubai
Rory McIlroy came from out of nowhere on moving day at the Dubai Desert Classic to set up a realistic opportunity of defending his title.
Rory McIlroy carded his lowest moving day score in more than 17 months after coming from out of nowhere to contend at the Dubai Desert Classic.
McIlroy, 34, started the third round of the DP World Tour event a remarkable 10 shots behind the leader Cameron Young.
But by the time McIlroy finished his round he held the outright lead after posting a 9-under 63.
America's Young later carded a 1-under 71 to regain the lead at 14-under heading into the final day.
He is two clear of McIlroy and Poland's Adrian Meronk.
The Hojgaard brothers, Haotong Li, Thorbjorn Olesen, Tommy Fleetwood and Alex Fitzptrick are also inside the top-10 but appear too far back to mount a charge.
LIV Golf's Joaquin Niemann, chasing a spot at the Masters, is solo sixth. Niemann has already secured a starting berth at this year's Open after winning the Australian Open.
As for McIlroy, his third round was absolutely flawless.
He began with a birdie and picked up more strokes at 3, 7, 8 and 9. He birdied the 10th and 12th at Emirates Golf Club before signing off with an eagle at the final hole.
Watch that here:
.@McIlroyRory eagles 18 to take a share of the lead #DubaiDesertClassic | #RolexSeries pic.twitter.com/og6D13r2YG
— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) January 20, 2024
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