готов to a Thrilling Final Day in Dubai: Nacho Elvira and David Puig Lead the Way
Leaders at Dubai Creek Resort
After three rounds, Spanish golfers are leading the Dubai Invitational. Nacho Elvira is at the top with 205 hits, followed closely by David Puig in sixth position with 209.
Stars Ready for the Final Battle
However, victory is still far away as Sunday’s battle will involve big names. The eldest of the Elvira brothers comes out with two strokes ahead of the chasing trio composed of Armitage, Fritelli, and Lowry (207), while Rory McIlroy (208) is three shots away after taking advantage of the ‘movement day’ with a round of 68.
Nacho Elvira: Precise Short Game, Key to Victory
Nacho Elvira, two-time winner on the DP World Tour, started slowly but managed to make pars until a bogey on the 5th. He had to navigate complicated flags, with the short game at Dubai Creek Resort crucial to avoid bogeys, especially on the front nine holes. The Cantabrian made his first birdie on the 9th and added three more (10, 13, and 17).
David Puig: Eagle on the 10th
David Puig, for his part, got his first birdie on the 3rd and broke the bogey count on the 4th. He lacked some finesse with the irons but nailed an incredible eagle on the 10th hole. Since then, it was all pars for the Barcelonan.
Other Spaniards in the Hunt
Other Spaniards are also in contention. Eugenio López-Chacarra scored 68, although he’s somewhat far away with 212 in the accumulated score. Angel Ayora (213), Tommy Fleetwood, and Patrick Reed are also in the mix, with Angel Hidalgo (216) shooting 67 on Saturday.
What’s Next?
The final day promises a thrilling battle between these Spanish stars and big names like Rory McIlroy. Will Elvira and Puig keep their leads, or will someone emerge to steal the show?
“The short game at Dubai Creek Resort has to be sharp to avoid bogeys, especially on the front nine holes.”
Did you know?
This is the highest position a Spanish golfer has held after three rounds in a DP World Tour event since Jon Rahm’s victory in the 2020 Spanish Open.
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