Rory McIlroy's 65 sets up final day battle with Matt Fitzpatrick for Euro top spot

Rory McIlroy tees off at the 18th hole during DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Dokoupil)

Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick will battle it out in the final round of the DP World Tour Championship to decide who ends 2022 as European number one.

The fight for the Harry Vardon Trophy comes down to the last day of the season, as world number one McIlroy narrowly leads US Open champion Fitzpatrick in the projected standings following a fine third-round 65 in Dubai.