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Hatton -11 (8)

Of course, what Tyrrell Hatton does on the back nine will play a role in where the Race to Dubai title goes.

The Englishman rode his luck a little on the par-four eighth, cutting the corner off the tee but ending among the woodchips. He wedged out to 30 feet and two-putted for par.

He’s got a more makeable birdie try coming up on the ninth after finding the green with his second shot from the rough.

A 17-footer to open a two-shot lead…