He shot an impressive 6-under-par round of 66 today.
Defending champion Rory McIlroy has finished up in a tie for fourth at the Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour.
He shot an impressive 6-under-par round of 66 today which saw him finish on 12-under-par.
Fellow Northern Ireland man Tom McKibbin was just a shot back on 11-under.
England's Tyrrell Hatton won - finishing up one clear of the chasing pack on 15-under.

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