McIlroy and Hatton tied at Race to Dubai as third round approaches
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Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton are tied for the lead heading into the third round of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Both players have posted rounds of 69 and 70, sitting at five under par. McIlroy aims for a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title and a fourth victory at this event. First-round leader Joost Luiten is one stroke back, and Jon Rahm is three off the pace, while Eugenio Chacarra trails by four strokes. Coverage of the tournament continues Saturday morning with McIlroy and Hatton paired in the final group at 8:40 AM UK time.
- •McIlroy and Hatton tied at five under par entering the weekend.
- •McIlroy seeks his eighth Race to Dubai crown.
- •Luiten is one shot back, Rahm trails by three strokes.
- •Third round coverage starts at 7 AM UK time on Saturday.
- •McIlroy and Hatton tee off together at 8:40 AM UK time.
- 1:53 PMSky Sports — Hatton paired with McIlroy: R3 tee times for Race to Dubai season finale
"Pairings and tee times for the third round of DP World Tour Championship, held on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai.
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