Jon Rahm holds lead as Rory McIlroy struggles with double-bogey in Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 3:22 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Jon Rahm leads the Abu Dhabi Championship after a six-under-par 66 on November 7. Rahm surged during the back nine, making five birdies and an eagle after a slower start. Rory McIlroy remains close in contention, shooting five-under but faltering with a double-bogey on the 10th hole. He expressed disappointment but also resilience, recovering with four consecutive birdies afterward. Adam Scott sits fifth, while David Puig and Matthew Jordan are closely behind at 14-under par.
- •Jon Rahm is leading the Abu Dhabi Championship at 18-under.
- •Rory McIlroy's double-bogey on the 10th hampered his scoring chances.
- •McIlroy made eight birdies overall during his third round.
- •Adam Scott is in fifth place at 15-under.
- •David Puig and Matthew Jordan are one shot back at 14-under.
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy rues double-bogey as Jon Rahm leads heading into final round in Abu Dhabi
"McIlroy hit eight birdies on day three but couldn’t finish level with Rahm because of a double-bogey on the 10th
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