Fleetwood surges into lead at Dubai Invitational after 3rd round. McIlroy is one shot back
Tommy Fleetwood has surged into the lead of the Dubai Invitational after shooting an 8-under 63 in the third round to overtake Rory McIlroy by one stroke
By AP News
Published - Jan 13, 2024, 09:13 AM ET
Last Updated - Jan 13, 2024, 09:13 AM EST
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood surged into the lead of the Dubai Invitational after shooting an 8-under 63 in the third round Saturday to overtake Rory McIlroy by one stroke.
Fleetwood made eight birdies in a flawless round, including four on his first six holes, to move to a 15-under total of 198.
McIlroy had been out in front since opening with a 62 on Thursday and led by two strokes going into the third round. But he settled for a 67 that left him in sole possession of second place.
Thorbjorn Olesen was another two shots back in third after a 66.
