Colt Knost predicts what Rory McIlroy needs to shoot on Sunday to win the PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy remains in contention for his seventh major title after shooting a 66 in the third round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink, leaving him three shots behind leader Alex Smalley. Despite a poor start that had him four over par after the first round, McIlroy has surged up the leaderboard with strong play over the weekend. Analyst Colt Knost suggested McIlroy will need to shoot aggressively to win, as he is unlikely to adopt a conservative strategy given his experience and playing style.
- ▪Rory McIlroy shot a 66 in the third round of the 2026 PGA Championship, bringing him to three under par overall.
- ▪He is three strokes behind leader Alex Smalley with one round remaining.
- ▪Colt Knost noted that McIlroy is unlikely to lay back off the tee, preferring aggressive play despite challenging course conditions.
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