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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Rory McIlroy hopes his strong finish Friday at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship is a good sign. The top-ranked McIlroy, who leads the Race to Dubai standings, went birdie-birdie-eagle on this final three holes for a 4-under 68 that left him seven shots back of co-leaders Matt Fitzpatrick and Tyrrell Hatton. “It was nice to finish with a flourish there and put myself a little closer to the guys going into the weekend,” said McIlroy, who is bidding to be the DP World Tour’s leading player for the fourth time in his career. Fitzpatrick’s 67 puts him at 12-under 132 overall to not only share a three-shot lead with Hatton after two rounds but also keep him out in front in the Race to Dubai. “I’ve played two good rounds to start with to put myself in position,” the U.S. Open champion said. “Just keep doing more of the same and see where it gets me come Sunday.” Fitzpatrick would clinch a first Race to Dubai title with a third win at the DP World Tour Championship, provided McIlroy or Ryan Fox don’t finish the event in second. A second-place finish would also be good enough for Fitzpatrick if McIlroy finishes lower than seventh. Fitzpatrick had six birdies and a bogey at the 12th hole on the Earth Course, where he is a two-time winner. Hatton’s 67 included eight birdies and three bogeys. Fox, who is second in the points table to McIlroy, shot a 72 and was in 37th place after two rounds. McIlroy’s brilliant approach shot set up his eagle on the par-5 18th. He described his first 33 holes as “very mediocre golf” but said “something sort of clicked.” He’s not sure what. “I’m not sure, but whatever it is I need to bottle it for the weekend,” the Northern Irishman said. “You never know, that finish here on Friday could be key to something that happens over the next 36 holes.” McIlroy is trying to win the FedExCup and Race to Dubai in the same year for the first time, having won each event on three occasions. His last Race to Dubai title came in 2015, having also won it in 2012 and 2014.
Round 2 from The RSM Classic at St. Simons Island, Georgia takes place Friday from Sea Island Golf Club. Two courses will be in play, Seaside and Plantation, as players look to earn the last FedExCup points on offer for 2022. Cole Hammer leads by one after carding an 8-under 64 in the first round. Here’s everything you need to know to follow the action, including Featured Groups for PGA TOUR LIVE. Leaderboard Full tee times HOW TO FOLLOW (ALL TIMES ET) Television: Thursday-Friday, 12 p.m.-3 p.m. ET. Saturday-Sunday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. (Golf Channel) Radio: Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. ET. Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM and PGATOUR.com/liveaudio) PGA TOUR LIVE FEATURED GROUPS THURSDAY Harris English, Kevin Kisner, Brian Harman Webb Simpson, Zach Johnson, Justin Rose Seamus Power, Joel Dahmen, Jason Day Mackenzie Hughes, Robert Streb, Matt Kuchar FRIDAY Seamus Power, Joel Dahmen, Jason Day Robert Streb, Mackenzie Hughes, Matt Kuchar Harris English, Kevin Kisner, Brian Harman Webb Simpson, Zach Johnson, Justin Rose MUST READS Cole Hammer leads by one at The RSM Classic Water bill mishap, stomach bug don’t derail Ben Griffin at The RSM Classic After difficult season, Webb Simpson continues RSM success How burnout helped Ben Griffin rediscover his competitive edge Webb Simpson gets the custom Titleist iron treatment with new ‘682.WS’ prototypes
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