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At the beginning of the week I was speculating along with yourselves about the various permutations that were possible amongst the seven players who had a shot at winning this Race to Dubai, however after today's play there is really only one...Rory McIlroy..
Thursday he didn't have his A game, was errant with his driver, sloppy with a few irons and wasn't hot with his putter, but he still managed -4 68, a score he matched on Friday although you could see the rust was shaking off, his body language was good as was his balance, his game badly in need of competitive reps was getting better.
Today he was the Rory we've all come to know. Quietly confident, ripping huge accurate drives with that 15 foot draw, all in perfect balance, solid iron play and most importantly putting well, both lags and the shorties that turn a 69 into a -7 65 which is what he has posted today although he did miss a 4 footer for birdie on the last. He is at -15, currently a shot behind little Andy Sullivan.
Sullivan continues to delight all his travelling supporters, he is putting like a magician, has just holed another long birdie putt on 17 to get into the lead at -16.
Byeong Hun An vying for the title and the rookie of the year award shot 66 to get to -12, while his main competitor Matthew Fitzpatrick shot 68 for a -11 total.
Danny Willett is now the only one who can beat Rory for the title was buoyed by an eagle 2 at the driveable 15th and a closing birdie shot 67 to also get to -11 to make it interesting should Rory slip up on Sunday but he is spotting him 4 shots.
Patrick Reed is at -12 playing 18 and Thongchai Jaidee 69 is -11.
So with 17 world wide wins, 4 majors and twice the winner of the Race to Dubai the stage is set for Rory tomorrow, he may not win the tournament, but I can't see him losing the Race...
More to follow
Bryan Angus
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