Rory McIlroy gave himself an outside chance of winning the Dubai Invitational following a three-under par 68 on Saturday. McIlroy will head into the final round at Dubai Creek Resort three shots behind leader Nacho Elvira after the Spaniard also carded 68, with Shane Lowry just two off Elvira. Elvira is two shots clear of the field, with Lowry, Englishman Marcus Armitage and South Africa's Dylan Frittelli in a three-way tie for second place. However, he fought back with three birdies on the back nine to keep himself in title contention. But it is Elvira - who carded four birdies and a sole bogey - holding the advantage heading into the final 18 holes.

Source: Irish Examiner January 17, 2026 17:12 UTC