ESPN.com · Jan 18, 2025
Daniel Hillier leads Dubai Desert Classic with Rory McIlroy 7 shots back
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Daniel Hillier birdied the final two holes to shoot 2-under 70 on Saturday and take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic as the No. 223-ranked New Zealander goes for the biggest win of his career.
Tyrrell Hatton shot 68 in the third round and was the closest challenger to the 26-year-old Hillier, whose only win on the European tour came at the British Masters in July 2023. He hasn't had a top-10 finish since the Open de España in October 2023.
Hillier was 13-under par for the week.
"It would be life-changing," Hillier said.