Lee Westwood keeps 2-shot lead after 3rd round of Dubai World Championship

Westwood has 2-shot lead after 3rd round in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Lee Westwood held on to his two-shot lead at the Dubai World Championships after shooting a 6-under 66 Saturday in the third round.

Westwood used six birdies to take his total to 15-under 201. Ross McGowan was alone in second after also shooting a 66.

If Westwood wins the last tournament of the European Tour season, he will receive $1.25 million in prize money as well as a $1.5 million bonus for winning the Race to Dubai money prize.

Rory McIlroy leads the money list going into the tournament but fell to five shots behind after a 69.