McIlroy tied for lead with Hojgaard and Rozner after 3rd round in Dubai as hot-headed Hatton fades

 Rory McIlroy was tied for le with Rasmus Hojgaard and Antoine Rozner heing into final round of season-ending World Tour Championship as Norrn Irishman closed in on a sixth Race to Dubai title on Saturday.

McIlroy could have taken le outright but his birdie putt at last horseshoed cup, leaving him to make par for a 4-under 68 and 12-under par for tournament alongside Hojgaard (66).

Rozner, who started third round with a one-stroke le, me it a three-way tie at top by rolling in an eagle putt from 8 feet at No. 18 for a 69.

y were two strokes ahe of Jesper Svensson (68) and Joaquin Niemann (69), with Tyrrell Hatton (71) a furr shot back after an expletive-filled round that included him snapping a club .

McIlroy looks sure of winning anor Race to Dubai title for most points gained throughout year on European tour. It would be No. 6, tying him with late Seve Ballesteros and leaving him two behind record of Colin Montgomerie.

But No. 3-ranked McIlroy’s aim has been to hold two trophies on 18th green on Sunday as he goes for his fourth tournament victory of season worldwide.

Hojgaard, who birdied six of his first eight holes and me pars rest of his round, is looking to emulate his twin bror, Nicolai, who won season-closing event in Dubai last year.

Both Hojgaard and No. 154-ranked Rozner are seeking to claim one of 10 PGA Tour cards on offer for next season from European tour.