Charging McIlroy grabs share of the PGA lead
Rory McIlroy has taken a share of the lead in the third round of the PGA Championship after birdying six of the first 13 holes. He joined co-leaders Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley at four-under par. The competition remains tight as several players are closely trailing behind.
- ▪Rory McIlroy birdied six of the first 13 holes to grab a share of the lead.
- ▪He joined co-leaders Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley at four-under par.
- ▪Chris Kirk briefly shared the lead but ended with a double-bogey on the final hole.
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