McIlroy extends lead in Dubai as McDowell gives chase

Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday, picking up two shots in his opening four holes to move two clear on a leaderboard dominated by the home nations.

The Irishman had produced a superb round of 64 on Friday to move on to 14-under overnight, a lead of one shot, and he continued that momentum with birdies on the first and third holes to increase his advantage.