McIlroy rues missed chances but finds 'positive signs' for Dubai finale

Rory McIlroy moved above Patrick Reed to second in the Race to Dubai standings; McIlroy ended third at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, four strokes behind Ryder Cup team-mate Jon Rahm; watch the DP World Tour Championship live on Sky Sports

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Rory McIlroy insists there are ‘positive signs’ in his game going into the DP World Tour Championship, despite missing out on Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship victory.

McIlroy made a birdie-eagle start to his final round at Yas Links GC and held a share of the lead again with seven holes remaining, only to finish in third spot, four strokes behind Ryder Cup team-mate Jon Rahm.

He played the last seven holes of his three-under 69 in one over, seeing him end the week on 19 under, leaving McIlroy without a worldwide victory since successfully defending his title at The Masters in April.

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Source: Sky Sports