Rahm holds one‑stroke lead entering final round of Abu Dhabi Championship
Jon Rahm leads the Abu Dhabi Championship by one stroke after a six‑under 66 in the third round, sitting at 18 under overall. Tyrrell Hatton and Francesco Laporta trail by a shot at 17 under, while Rory McIlroy is two strokes back at 16 under after a double bogey on the 10th. Adam Scott occupies fifth place at 15 under. The $9 million field of 70 has been reduced to the top 50 players who will compete for $10 million in the Dubai finals next week.
Key facts
- Rahm’s third‑round 66 was shot at Yas Links Golf Club.
- McIlroy recorded a 63 in the second round but was later docked two strokes for a rules infraction.
- The Abu Dhabi Championship is part of the Rolex Series on the DP World Tour.
- McIlroy is chasing a record‑equalling eighth Race to Dubai title.
- Eugenio Chacarra sits tied for 29th after a 67, 8 under.
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Why it matters
The result sets the stage for a tightly contested final and determines the lineup for the lucrative Dubai event.
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