Rory McIlroy’s Fatal Mistake Derails his 3rd-round Surge in Abu Dhabi
Rory McIlroy faced a crushing blow to his dream of triumph at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Saturday following a costly misstep in the third round. Despite trailing by just three shots as the weekend commenced, the four-time major winner endured a disheartening two-over-par 74, significantly diminishing his chances.
The critical juncture arrived on the 12th hole when Rory’s second shot landed in the water, leading to a penalty drop and a demoralizing double-bogey six. This unfortunate turn of events, a six-shot swing, ultimately extinguished his aspirations of claiming the championship title
