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McIlroy improves to go joint-second as Clark retains lead

McIlroy improves to go joint-second as Clark retains lead

Summary

Rory McIlroy improved his score with a strong round of 65 to move into a tie for second place at the BMW Championship. Wyndham Clark leads the tournament by five shots after shooting 65 himself during the third round at Bellerive Country Club.

Key Facts

  • Rory McIlroy scored five under par 65 and is tied for second place at 12 under par.
  • Patrick Cantlay also scored 66 and shares second place with McIlroy.
  • Wyndham Clark leads the tournament at 17 under par after a 65, despite a double bogey on the first hole.
  • Clark had an eagle (two shots under par) on the eighth hole and birdied several others.
  • Chris Gotterup and Gary Woodland are tied for fourth place at 11 under par.
  • Collin Morikawa and Sung-Jae Im are also near the top at 10 and 9 under par, respectively.
  • Scottish player Robert MacIntyre and world number one Scottie Scheffler scored 68s to reach 15 under par.
  • English players Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood dropped in standings after shooting over par rounds on day three.
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