‘Excited’ Rory McIlroy eyes a third Dubai Desert Classic title

Rory McIlroy carded a 69 on day three to get to 10 under at the event he won in 2009 and 2015, two shots behind South African Justin Harding

Rory McIlroy carded a third-round 69. Picture: Richard Sellers

Rory McIlroy was relishing the chance to win a third Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic title after moving within two shots of the lead heading into the final round at Emirates Golf Club.

The Ulsterman carded a 69 on day three to get to 10 under at the event he won in 2009 and 2015, two shots behind South African Justin Harding who maintained his halfway advantage with a 71.