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Gallacher takes 2-shot lead over McIlroy in Dubai
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Stephen Gallacher of Scotland acknowledges the crowd on the 18th hole during the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. (AP Photo) - photo by Associated Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Defending champion Stephen Gallacher had seven birdies and an eagle on the back nine Saturday to surge past Rory McIlroy and take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic. Gallacher equaled the European Tour record for the lowest nine-hole score with an inward 28 for a 9-under 63. That gave him a 16-under total of 200, with McIlroy in second after 69.