Paul Waring has maintained his lead at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, despite a challenging third round where he shot a one-over 73, leaving him only one shot ahead of Niklas Norgaard at 18-under par. Waring had previously set a course record with a 61 in the second round, establishing a five-shot lead at the halfway mark. His third round included several missed birdie opportunities and a costly bunker shot at the 14th. The competition remains tight, with Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Thorbjørn Olesen, and Sebastian Söderberg all tied for third at 15-under. Waring expressed some disappointment at not extending his lead but remains positive about his position heading into the final round. South African golfers Thriston Lawrence and Brandon Stone are also in the mix, positioned at 12-under and 10-under respectively.