Dubai, UAE – Matthew Wallace fired a course record 12 under par 60 on day three of the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai. The Englishman birdied every hole on the back nine on his way to recording the best round of his career.

Wallace’s nine birdies in a row, 12 birdies in a round, nine-hole score of 27 and nine-hole score to par of nine under all match DP World Tour bests but will not go in the record books due to preferred lies being in place. "What a day, an amazing day," he said. "I just tried my hardest to get myself back into the tournament. I'm really happy that I've been able to do that.”

Wallace is in fine company atop the leaderboard, with Ryder Cup stars Viktor Hovland and Tommy Fleetwood in close pursuit one stroke behind. Both players have shot identical scores for the third day in a row, firing six under par 66s on moving day at Jumeirah Golf Estates.

Browne wins G4D Tour Season Finale

Mike Browne sealed victory in the G4D Tour Season Finale @ DP World Tour Championship, after the competition was reduced to 18 holes following Friday’s play being cancelled due to wet weather. Browne dedicated his second G4D Tour title to the memory of his father who passed away last year, after securing a three-stroke victory over World Number One Kipp Popert, inaugural G4D Open winner Brendan Lawlor and Canada’s Kurtis Barkley finished in a tie for second place.

“That was that was probably one of the best ball striking rounds I've had for a long time, so I'm pretty chuffed with it,” said Browne. “I lost my dad last year. It was just before this tournament, actually. And he always said, this is the one that you want. So today to pick up the win was pretty cool. He was definitely there with me today.”

Victor Perez on Dubai and his dogs

Fresh from an eight under par 64 that sees him tied in 14th place on ten under overall, Perez held a Q&A session in the Championship Village where he discussed his round and his love for playing in the UAE. “I really enjoy being in Dubai and we’re very fortunate to come play this perfect course with the beautiful weather, so we have a lot of fun,” he said. “We also get to enjoy the beach and the great restaurants, so there’s a lot to do.” Restaurants are clearly top of the agenda for the Frenchman, who has two dogs named after his favourite Dubai food spots – Zuma and Gaia.

Ladies Day

Another wet start couldn’t put a dampener on Ladies Day proceedings, with the on-course crowds buzzing with excitement and anticipation, and the Championship Village awash with colour. Drinks deals, competitions and live music fuelled a carnival atmosphere, while a Ladies Golf Day was held in the Golf for All Zone. Oasis tribute band Faux Asis wrapped up the day with some timeless classics to end on a high.

A look ahead to the final day of the DP World Tour Championship…

Family Day

Tomorrow’s Family Day will mark the conclusion of the DP World Tour Championship, with the off-course action set to be every bit as entertaining as the golf. From magic tricks and live music to a singing princess, youngsters and their families will have the chance to explore everything on offer in the Championship Village. Other activities include drumming workshops, a circus show, face painting, balloon bending, plant potting and a bubble show, providing children with the opportunity to have plenty of fun and unleash their creativity.

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About the DP World Tour

The DP World Tour is the main men’s professional golf Tour of the European Tour group, with a global schedule featuring a minimum of 39 tournaments in 26 different countries across the 2023 season.
 
Formerly known as the European Tour, which was established in 1972, the 2023 DP World Tour schedule includes five Rolex Series events, along with four Major Championships, one World Golf Championship event, as well as tournaments staged around the world with a minimum prize of $2million for all events solely sanctioned by the DP World Tour.
 
The season concludes with the final Rolex Series event, the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, where the winner of the Tour’s season-long competition, the Race to Dubai Rankings in partnership with Rolex, will be crowned.
 
DP World, the leading provider of global smart end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, is the title partner of the DP World Tour, which is administered by the European Tour group.

About the European Tour group

The European Tour group is the overarching corporate brand which administers four competition brands: the DP World Tour, the Challenge Tour, the Legends Tour and, along with the PGA of America, is the Managing Partner of golf’s greatest team contest, the Ryder Cup.
 
Established in 1972, the European Tour group is committed to ‘Driving Golf Further’ through our guiding principles of being innovative, inclusive and global.
 
Innovative: We are driving innovation in golf through the creation of award-winning content, pioneering tournament formats and the use of the latest technology and inventive fan engagement. We are committed to attracting new audiences whilst respecting the tradition of our sport.
 
Inclusive: We are committed to include all who share a love for the game of golf. We are passionate about a closer collaboration with the women’s game, golf for the disabled and promoting the many physical and mental health benefits of playing golf. 
 
Global: Since 1972, players from 38 different countries have won tournaments on our main Tour, while our live broadcast reaches more than 490 million homes in more than 150 countries every week, generating in excess of 2,200 global broadcast hours for each event. We also enjoy the support of many of the world’s leading business brands with DP World, Rolex, BMW, Emirates, Fortinet, Hilton and Zoom as Official Partners.
 
 The European Tour group has Strategic Alliances with the PGA TOUR, the Sunshine Tour and ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia, while  we ensure we have a positive long-term impact on the courses, countries and the communities we visit through ‘Golf for Good’, the umbrella name for the European Tour group’s commitment to ‘Driving Golf Further’ in an environmentally and socially sustainable way.

About the Rolex Series

The Rolex Series is the premium category of events on the DP World Tour, comprising five tournaments in 2023, staged in a variety of world-class golfing locations around the globe, each with a minimum prize fund of US$9 million and 9,000 Race to Dubai points available.
 
Showcasing innovation, enriched media, content and broadcast coverage, and a superior event experience for the world’s top players, the list of Rolex Series Champions includes some of golf’s most distinguished names.
 
The Rolex Series was launched in 2017, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Rolex’s enduring partnership with the European Tour group.
 
In 2023, the Rolex Series comprises; the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship (January 19-22), the Hero Dubai Desert Classic (January 26-29), the Genesis Scottish Open (July 13-16) the BMW PGA Championship (September 14-17) and the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai (November 16-19), where the winner of the Race to Dubai in Partnership with Rolex will be crowned.