DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy made a 2-foot eagle putt on the par-5 10th to take a two-stroke lead when third-round play in the Dubai Desert Classic was suspended today because of darkness.

The 19-year-old McIlroy, seeking his first tour victory, was 15 under. He finished off a second-round 68 in the morning with a 25-foot eagle putt on No. 18.

South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen and Australia's Richard Green were tied for second. Oosthuizen also completed 10 holes, and Green played 11.

The European tour event has been affected by morning fog that has resulted in the loss of six hours of play.