One could argue that Rory McIlroy is due in Abu Dhabi.
The 31-year-old McIlroy owns four career runner-up finishes and three more top-3 showings at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, and he is once again in contention entering Sunday’s final round. McIlroy carded five birdies and an eagle as part of a 5-under 67 Saturday to move to 13 under and take a one-shot lead over Tyrrell Hatton, who had led by five shots when the second round was suspended for darkness on Friday.
McIlroy’s third round was highlighted by a lucky break at the par-5 10th hole, where McIlroy pitched in for eagle from 73 yards.