Ryder Cup stars Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry are in contention at the DP World India Championship. Fleetwood, who led after the halfway stage, and first-round leader Lowry trail Keita Nakajima by two and three shots respectively. Nakajima, a former winner in India, carded an impressive 65 with seven birdies. Rory McIlroy is seven shots back after a strong round.
Fleetwood’s approach shot on the 18th took a lucky bounce off a tree, almost resulting in an eagle. He shared his thoughts on being in control and enjoying the final group. Lowry, despite some frustration on the back nine, matched Fleetwood’s score with five birdies and two bogeys. The Irishman expressed his determination to post a low score on Sunday.
Other contenders include Alex Fitzpatrick, Brian Harman, Daniel Hillier, and Jens Dantorp, who all share fourth place. Dantorp had an impressive round with seven birdies in nine holes. Don’t miss the exciting final round live on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event, or stream it contract-free with NOW.
The DP World India Championship is heating up and the race for the title is tighter than ever after a thrilling third round. Rder Cup stars Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry are hot on the heels of leader Kada Nakajima with Fleetwood just two shots back and Lowry three. But here’s where it gets interesting. Rory Mroy, despite a solid four under 68, finds himself seven shots off the pace. Can he mount a comeback or will Nakajima secure his second DP World Tour victory? Nakajima, the Japanese sensation, stole the show with a flawless 65, highlighted by an incredible 40ft birdie putt on the 12th. His connection with Indian courses is undeniable. He won the Hero Indian Open in 2024 and finished runner up in the same event in 2025. Is India his lucky charm or is this just the beginning of a dominant streak? Fleetwood, meanwhile, had a roller coaster day. After a strong start with three birdies in the first eight holes, he settled into a string of pars before a fortunate break at the 18th. His approach shot ricocheted off a tree, setting up an eagle opportunity that nearly dropped. “I’ve done so much good so far,” Fleetwood said, acknowledging his putting struggles, but remaining optimistic. “Being in the final group is always great. You’ve got to enjoy those moments. And this is the part most people miss. Lowry, despite matching Fleetwood’s three under 69, admitted frustration with his back nine. I started to hit very loose shots, made some silly mistakes, he said. Is this a sign of cracking under pressure or will he bounce back in the final round? Further down the leaderboard, Yen’s Danorp matched Nakajima’s round of the day with a seven under 65, climbing into a tie for fourth. Victor Havlin also made a late charge with a bogey-free 66, positioning himself for a potential Sunday surge. With so many players in contention, who do you think will emerge victorious? As the drama unfolds, one thing’s for sure, the final round promises fireworks. Will Nakajima hold on, or will Fleetwood, Lowry, or a dark horse like Danorp steal the spotlight? Let us know your predictions in the comments. And don’t forget to catch all the action live on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event from 7:00 a.m. on Sunday. If you’re not a Sky subscriber, you can still stream the tournament contract free with Now. Who are you rooting for?
