Kaymer takes commanding 6-shot lead
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MARTIN Kaymer turned what promised to be an exciting weekend duel with Rory McIlroy into a procession at the Abu Dhabi Championship in the United Arab Emirates.
Seeking a fourth title in eight years in Abu Dhabi, Kaymer shot a 7-under 65 in the third round yesterday to extend his overnight lead from one stroke to six. He moved to 20-under 196 overall 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 cut a forlorn figure at the end of his round, having dropped eight shots behind Kaymer and going from third place into a share of fifth.
“I feel like punching myself,” said McIlroy, who only missed two fairways and one green in regulation all day. “I’m going to try to win the other tournament — he (Martin) is playing different golf than everyone else.”
Belgium’s Thomas Pieters shot 70 to stay in second place but his chances of a first win on the European Tour were virtually dashed by another exhibition from Kaymer on a National Course for which he has a great affinity.
McIlroy is 12 under alongside France’s Gary Stal (67) and South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel (65). Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger (66) and France’s Alexander Levy (67) are tied for third.
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