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Birdie-birdie-eagle finish for McIlroy, but Fitzpatrick holds edge in rankings race

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Asked what sparked his much-needed finish, McIlroy said: “I’m not sure, but whatever it was I need to bottle it for the weekend.'

Rory McIlroy: 'Need to bottle' Friday's momentum for the weekend. Image: MARTIN DOKOUPIL US OPEN CHAMPION Matt Fitzpatrick remains on course to become European number one despite Rory McIlroy’s stunning finish to round two of the DP World Tour Championship.

The resulting 68 left the world number one five under par and seven shots behind joint leaders Fitzpatrick and Tyrrell Hatton, who both shot 67 following opening 65s.A third victory at Jumeirah Golf Estates would see Fitzpatrick finish top of the DP World Tour rankings unless McIlroy is second, while second place for Fitzpatrick would require McIlroy to be worse than seventh for the Englishman to triumph.

“Pretty much very mediocre golf for the first 33 holes and then something sort of clicked. The golf course is playing a lot different than it has in previous years, you miss fairways and you get punished heavily. “Being at least less than 10 back seems an easier proposition. You never know, that finish could be key to something that happens over the next 36 holes.”really like? Rare insights on sport's biggest names from the writers who know them best. Listen to Behind the Lines podcast..@McIlroyRory closing out his second round in style 🚀#DPWTC | #RolexSeries pic.twitter.

 

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