The defending champion damaged his lob wedge prior to his third round at Emirates GC, but was still able to fire a three-under-par score in Dubai

Daniel Hillier of New Zealand has birdied the final two holes to shoot 2-under 70 and take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic.

Rory McIlroy may be seven shots back going into the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, but the defending champion believes he still has every chance of securing win No. 5 at the tournament