Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Leaderboard And Live Updates: Tight Finish In Store As Daniel Hillier And Aaron Rai Narrowly Lead Charging Rory McIlroy And Tommy Fleetwood

RORY MAKING A CHARGE

BIRDIES GALORE

At the 11th, Rai narrowly misses his eagle putt but taps-in for the birdie. He moves into a share of the lead with Hillier at 24-under.

Up ahead, McIlroy makes a fifth straight birdie via a stunning approach at the 14th. His three-footer was never in doubt as the five-time Major winner moves to 23-under.

Speaking of players moving to 23-under, Nacho Elvira makes an unlikely birdie at the 12th to join a four way tie at that score. This is anyone’s for the taking right now!

DANIEL HILLIER LEADS

We are set-up for an epic finish here in Yas Links and, at the 11th, Daniel Hillier has made his third straight birdie to get to 24-under and a one shot lead over Tommy Fleetwood and Aaron Rai.

Speaking of Rai, he has put it close on the par 5 11th, leaving himself a good look at eagle to get to 25-under.

Up ahead, Rory McIlroy leads the Race to Dubai and has made four straight birdies to open his back nine. He is 22-under and two back of leader Hillier.