McIlroy Fires 66 to Sit 1 Shot Back at PGA Championship as Softer Setup Spurs Birdies
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 16
McIlroy Fires 66 to Sit 1 Shot Back at PGA Championship as Softer Setup Spurs Birdies
20 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 16
Rory McIlroy climbed from 1-over to 3-under with a 4-under 66, leaving the Masters champion one shot off the lead before the final groups teed off Saturday.
Warmer, calmer weather and easier pin placements transformed Aronimink after two punishing days, letting early starters attack flags and pile up birdies and eagles.
Justin Rose, Chris Kirk and Joaquin Niemann each surged to 2-under, while Kristoffer Reitan also reached 2-under after a round featuring two eagles and a near-ace on the par-4 13th.
By late afternoon, wind began to strengthen again, raising the degree of difficulty for leaders Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy and restoring some of the course's bite.
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