Currently the world’s 87th-ranked golfer, Matt Wallace has surged to the forefront at the DP World Tour Championship, following an extraordinary run of birdies.
The third-round leaderboard highlights Wallace’s impressive -16, leading over England’s Tommy Fleetwood and Norway’s Viktor Hovland, both at -15. Close behind are Denmark’s Jacob Winther and Nicolai Hojgaard at -14, with Scotland’s Ewen Ferguson at -13. Other notable players include Spain’s Jon Rahm at -11, Scotland’s Robert Macintyre at -10, and England’s Danny Bradbury, alongside Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy at -8, with England’s Tyrrell Hatton and Matthew Fitzpatrick both at -7.
In a remarkable display, Wallace matched a European Tour record by hitting nine consecutive birdies, culminating in a spectacular third-round score of 60. This feat included a total of 12 birdies, positioning him at the top in Dubai with a 16-under par score.
Wallace, 33, expressed his delight and surprise at his performance to BBC Radio 5 Live, noting his exceptional putting as a deviation from his recent form. He narrowly missed a 59 score on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, settling for a par on the 18th after a bunker shot.
This performance ties him with James Nitties’ 2019 Vic Open record and Raphael Jacquelin’s 12-birdie round at the 2013 Turkish Open.
Wallace, who began the day at four-under, leaped ahead of Fleetwood, who himself delivered a strong six-under 66 round.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about DP World Tour Championship
Who is leading the DP World Tour Championship?
Matt Wallace is currently leading the DP World Tour Championship with a score of 16 under par, following a record-equalling nine consecutive birdies in the third round.
What record did Matt Wallace equal at the DP World Tour Championship?
Matt Wallace equalled the European Tour record of nine consecutive birdies, a feat previously achieved by James Nitties at the 2019 Vic Open.
What was Matt Wallace’s score in the third round?
In the third round of the DP World Tour Championship, Matt Wallace scored a remarkable 60, which included 12 birdies.
Who is close behind Matt Wallace on the leaderboard?
Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland are tied for second place, just one shot behind Matt Wallace, with scores of 15 under par.
Did Matt Wallace break any other records during this tournament?
While Matt Wallace tied the record for consecutive birdies, he also equalled the tour record of 12 birdies in a round, a record set by Raphael Jacquelin in 2013.
More about DP World Tour Championship
- DP World Tour Championship Leaderboard
- European Tour Records
- Matt Wallace Career Highlights
- James Nitties 2019 Vic Open Performance
- Raphael Jacquelin’s Record at the 2013 Turkish Open
- Tommy Fleetwood’s Player Profile
- Viktor Hovland’s Recent Performances
- Golf Scoring and Statistics Explained
5 comments
Tommy Fleetwood’s always the bridesmaid, never the bride huh? Seems like he’s always coming in second.
Wow, Matt Wallace is really on fire this tourney, those birdies are insane. Really pulling for him to win this!
is it just me or is golf getting more exciting these days? these records are getting smashed left and right. go Wallace!
gotta admit, didn’t think Wallace had it in him, proves how unpredictable golf can be. Missed a couple of letters in the article though, might wanna fix that.
Wallace’s performance is outta this world, but let’s not forget about Hovland, he’s a dark horse in this race