Honolulu, Jan 18 (NationPress) Sahith Theegala showcased his consistent improvement at the Sony Open in Hawaii, achieving a solid 3-under 67 on Saturday, which elevated him to Tied-32nd after 54 holes. The Indian-American golfer began the week with scores of 73 and 66, securing five birdies against two bogeys at Waialae Country Club to reach an overall score of 4-under—an impressive climb of 27 positions from T-59 at the halfway point.

Sharing the Tied-32nd position at 4-under is Indo-Canadian Sudarshan Yellamaraju, who recorded a 2-over 72 amidst tougher afternoon conditions. The Sony Open newcomer managed two birdies along with four bogeys but remains in a promising position for a strong finish in his first PGA TOUR event this season.

Meanwhile, Indo-British golfer Aaron Rai fell down the leaderboard with a 69, now sitting at 2-under in 50th place.

At the leaderboard's forefront, Davis Riley concluded with four birdies in his last seven holes, achieving a 3-under 67, and holds a two-shot lead at 12-under heading into the final round. Harry Hall (66), Chris Gotterup (68), and Kevin Roy (69) share second place at 10-under, while defending champion Nick Taylor is three shots back after a 70.

Former champion Hideki Matsuyama (65) and Jordan Spieth (68) are part of a group at 6-under, along with 62-year-old Hall of Famer Vijay Singh, who impressed again with a 68 to reach 4-under.

As gusty conditions are anticipated for Sunday, the Sony Open is set for an exhilarating conclusion along the Hawaiian coast.

In the Dubai Invitational, Rory McIlroy currently sits in fifth place.

Nacho Elvira has taken a two-shot lead, maintaining composure in breezy conditions on the third day of the final round of the 2026 Dubai Invitational.

The Spaniard shared the overnight second-round lead with Shane Lowry at five under and bounced back from an early bogey with four birdies to score a steady 68 on Moving Day at Dubai Creek Resort.

Elvira is aiming for his third tour title after winning the 2021 Cazoo Open supported by Gareth Bale and the 2024 Soudal Open.

At eight under, he leads by two over a robust chasing pack at seven under, including Dylan Frittelli, who shares second place after a stellar 66, alongside Lowry and Englishman Marcus Armitage.

Rory McIlroy (68) is positioned Tied-fifth at 5-under overall for 54 holes. McIlroy began with a birdie but dropped a shot at the fourth during a steady front nine. Gains at the tenth, 13th, and 16th holes have put him back in contention.

Frittelli was bogey-free during his 66 thanks to a series of birdies starting from the third hole, along with additional gains at the 11th and last.

Armitage sunk a birdie from 21 feet at the 18th, joining Frittelli at six under.