Eugenio Chacarra has outlined his strategy to secure a “dream” victory in the Race to Dubai, targeting a historic double over Rory McIlroy at the DP World Tour Championship. The Spanish star, who entered the final day four strokes behind leader Tyrrell Hatton, fired a four-under 68 on Saturday, featuring nine birdies including four in his final six holes. This surge allowed Chacarra to join McIlroy on five under par, keeping his grip on the season-long standings despite earlier struggles with rounds of 72 and 71.
Spaniard targets historic Order of Merit sweep after birdie-heavy third round at Jumeirah.
The stakes are monumental for both players, with McIlroy needing a solo fourth place or better to overtake Chacarra in the projected Order of Merit standings. McIlroy, chasing a record-equalling eighth title, briefly jumped to the top of the leaderboard before settling for a third-round 72. Chacarra, who holds a 533.93-point lead in the season-long points race, remains the favorite to claim the $2 million bonus, having already secured three victories this season to solidify his dominance.
As the final round commences Sunday at 6.30am on Sky Sports Golf, Chacarra’s focus is not just on holding off McIlroy but on potentially challenging for the tournament win. The Spaniard’s aggressive finish to the third round signals his intent to play for the win rather than settle for the Order of Merit prize, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown between the two top contenders at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Source: Sky Sports
