Rory McIlroy charges up PGA Championship leaderboard with impressive third round
Rory McIlroy made a significant comeback during the third round of the PGA Championship, moving up the leaderboard with a 4-under-par 66. After starting the tournament poorly, he finished the round tied for third, just one shot off the lead. McIlroy expressed confidence in his chances for the final round, reflecting on his previous successes in major championships.
- ▪Rory McIlroy shot a 4-under-par 66 in the third round of the PGA Championship.
- ▪He was tied for third place, just one shot behind the leader.
- ▪McIlroy has won six major championships and typically enters the final round with a share of the lead.
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Golf Rory McIlroy charges up PGA Championship leaderboard with impressive third round By Mark Cannizzaro Published May 16, 2026, 4:06 p.m. ET NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Rory has come roaring back. Rory McIlroy, the 37-year-old from Northern Ireland, was tied for 105th after shooting a 4-over-par 74 in Thursday’s opening round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. After shooting a 4-under-par 66 in Saturday’s third round, McIlroy stood at 3-under for the tournament and was in a tie for third, one shot back, when he completed his round. McIlroy, who’s a month removed from winning his second consecutive Masters and is ranked No. 2 in the world, got off to a hot start, shooting 32 on the front nine.
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