The DP World India Championship is heating up, and the final round promises fireworks as Ryder Cup stars Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry chase down Japan's Keita Nakajima. With just two and three shots separating them from the lead, respectively, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion in Delhi. But here's where it gets controversial: can Fleetwood and Lowry close the gap, or will Nakajima's stellar form secure him a second DP World Tour victory? And this is the part most people miss: Nakajima's success in India isn't just a fluke—he's got a runner-up finish in 2025 to back up his win last spring. Is he the favorite, or will the experienced Ryder Cup duo steal the show?
Fleetwood, who led at the halfway stage, and Lowry, the first-round leader, trail Nakajima after a blistering third round. Nakajima's 65 included seven birdies, highlighted by a jaw-dropping 40-foot putt at the 12th, putting him at 17 under par. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy sits seven shots back after a solid four-under 68 on Saturday, featuring five birdies and a lone bogey. But can McIlroy mount a comeback, or is he too far behind?
Fleetwood's day was a rollercoaster. The FedExCup champion started strong with birdies on his first three holes and another at the eighth, but then settled into a streak of eight consecutive pars. A three-putt bogey at the 17th looked like a setback, but he bounced back with a fortunate gain at the 18th. His approach shot ricocheted off a tree, landing just off the green, and he nearly chipped in for eagle. Was it luck, or is Fleetwood's resilience the real story here?
"My pace with the putter was pretty rubbish all day," Fleetwood admitted afterward. "But I'm not going to be negative. I know I've got work to do, but I've done so much good so far. Being two behind keeps me in control, and being in the final group is always great. You’ve got to enjoy these moments—you never know when they’ll come again."
Lowry, at 14 under, matched Fleetwood's three-under day but with a more volatile round of five birdies and two bogeys. "I got very frustrated on the back nine," the Irishman said. "I started hitting loose shots and made some silly mistakes."
Fourth place is a four-way tie between Alex Fitzpatrick, Brian Harman, Daniel Hillier, and Jens Dantorp, all at 13 under. Dantorp matched Nakajima's round of the day with a seven-under 65, rebounding from an opening bogey to card eight birdies, including seven in nine holes between the sixth and 14th. Can Dantorp pull off a surprise win, or is he too far back?
Viktor Hovland boosted his chances with a bogey-free six-under 66, joining England's Brandon Robinson-Thompson in joint-eighth at 12 under. Who will rise to the occasion on Sunday?
As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear: this tournament is far from over. Who do you think will take the title? Is Nakajima unstoppable, or will Fleetwood, Lowry, or another contender pull off a stunning comeback? Let us know in the comments!
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