Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 18th hole during the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) APRory McIlroy delivered an exhibition of short iron play to shoot 7-under 65 in his third round and build a three-stroke lead at the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday. The top-ranked McIlroy made eight birdies at Emirates Golf Club — four in a row from No. I have won here a couple of times ... but I don't think I've won on my first start (of a year)," he said. The American wound up shooting 69 and was in a seven-man group tied for fourth place on 11 under, four shots behind McIlroy.

Source: The Herald January 30, 2023 07:52 UTC