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01/24 07:09 CST Reed leads by 4 shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy's
title hopes fade in 3rd round
Reed leads by 4 shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy's title hopes fade in
3rd round
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) --- Patrick Reed will take a four-stroke lead
into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic after shooting 5-under 67 on
Saturday, as Rory McIlroy's chances of a record-extending fifth title virtually
disappeared.
Reed, the former Masters champion who now plays on the LIV Golf circuit, tapped
in at No. 18 for his seventh birdie of the third round at Emirates Golf Club to
move onto 14-under 202 for the week.
Leading the chase was David Puig, another LIV player, who shot 66 to jump to
second place. A further shot back was Viktor Hovland, who had a 65 that tied
the lowest round of the day, and Andy Sullivan (71).
As for No. 2-ranked McIlroy, the tournament headliner started the round seven
strokes behind overnight leader Reed and talking up his chances of a weekend
charge on a course where he has won four times. He made par on each of his
first nine holes and bogeyed the last after missing a 2-foot par putt to shoot
71, and was 11 back.
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