Kaymer extends his Abu Dhabi lead
US Open champion records a seven-under 65 in the third round of the Abu Dhabi Championship to lead by six points.
Martin Kaymer turned what promised to be an exciting weekend duel with Rory McIlroy into a procession at the Abu Dhabi Championship.
Seeking a fourth title in eight years in Abu Dhabi, Kaymer shot a seven-under 65 in the third round to extend his overnight lead from one stroke to six.
He moved to 20-under 196 overall – a record-low total here after 54 holes.
The US Open champion’s pace was too hot for McIlroy, whose putting failed to match his tee-to-green play as he shot 71.
The top-ranked McIlroy is eight strokes behind Kaymer and dropped from third into a share of fifth.
Belgium’s Thomas Pieters shot 70 to stay second and will play in the final group on Sunday for the second straight day.