Lee Westwood continued to hold Rory McIlroy at bay early in the third round of the Dubai World Championship today – thanks to some more brilliant putting.
After taking a two-stroke overnight lead with a 20-foot closing birdie effort, Westwood saved par on the first from almost as far and then rolled in a curling 30-footer only three holes later.
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