Lowry, Molinari and Lee share lead at Abu Dhabi Championship
Shane Lowry of Ireland follows his ball on the 1st hole during the third round of Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Kamran Jebreili]
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Shane Lowry has moved into position to win the Abu Dhabi Championship for a second time but the Irishman has plenty of company on a stacked leaderboard. That includes, out of nowhere, his compatriot and fellow major winner Padraig Harrington. Lowry, the 2019 champion, shot 6-under 66 to tie for the third-round lead Saturday with Francesco Molinari and Min Woo Lee at 13-under overall. There were 12 players within three shots of the joint leaders and among them is the 51-year-old Harrington who shot 64.
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Shane Lowry of Ireland plays a bunker on the 18th hole during the third round of Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
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Sebastian Soderberg of Sweden, left, shakes hands with his caddie after finishing their round on the 18th hole during the third round of Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
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