Rory McIlroy climbs leaderboard with third-round 66 at Aronimink
Rory McIlroy made a significant move up the leaderboard during the third round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink, shooting a 66. After starting the tournament poorly, he finished the day at 3 under, sharing the lead before a late bogey. With one round remaining, McIlroy remains optimistic about his chances for a second consecutive major victory.
- ▪Rory McIlroy shot a 66 in the third round of the PGA Championship, climbing from 105th to a share of the lead.
- ▪He made six birdies and two bogeys during his round, showcasing a strong performance despite earlier criticism of the course setup.
- ▪McIlroy aims to join an elite group of players who have won the first two majors of the year in the modern era.
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Open this photo in gallery:Rory McIlroy hits the ball on the 15th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on May 16.James Lang/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountRory McIlroy smashed his drive on the 397-yard sixth hole and landed a beauty on the green to the delight of a roaring Aronimink crowd.He made a birdie and kept a second straight major victory firmly in sight on a day in which several players made big moves up the leaderboard in more favourable conditions.The pin placements, the course, nothing bothered McIlroy at Aronimink as he charged back from 105th at the end of Round 1 of the PGA Championship all the way to a share of the lead until he bogeyed 17, finishing at 3 under Saturday, a day after he…
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