Rory McIlroy took a big step towards clinching his eighth Race to Dubai title on Thursday, rallying from a late stumble to take a share of the 36-hole lead alongside Tyrrell Hatton at the DP World Tour Championship.
McIlroy overcomes late stumble to take share of lead in Dubai

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- · Sky SportsWho can win the Race to Dubai and what does McIlroy need to be No 1?
- · Sky SportsExplained: How McIlroy can win the Race to Dubai
- · Sky SportsMcIlroy boosts Race to Dubai hopes as Luiten grabs shock lead
- · Sky SportsMcIlroy's late push for Race to Dubai victory: Rory's R1 highlights
- · ESPNMcIlroy, Hatton share 36-hole lead at World Tour Championship
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