Davies in running

England’s Laura Davies remains bang in contention to end her year with a 69th career win at the Dubai Ladies’ Masters at the Emirates Club despite enduring a horror hole today.

Boosted by an eagle from tap-in range at the long third, the 44-year-old veteran surged into the early lead in the third round but had a triple-bogey eight at the long 13th and a 71 left her in joint second place.