Rory McIlroy keeps himself in contention on penultimate day in DubaiBy Philip Duncan, Press AssociationRory 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. Rory McIlroy will head into the concluding day in Dubai three shots behind (Fatima Shbair/AP) Photo by Fatima ShbairMcIlroy carded five bogeys to sign for an underwhelming three-over 74 on Friday. 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 Independent January 17, 2026 15:02 UTC