Hoey in command with one round to go

Michael Hoey will take a three-shot lead over compatriot Graeme McDowell into the final round of the Dunhill Links Championship after another excellent day for Northern Ireland’s golfers.

Hoey carded a 66 at Carnoustie to finish 18 under par, while former US Open champion McDowell posted a third consecutive 67 at St Andrews to claim outright second on 15 under.