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Rory McIlroy within striking distance at WGC Mexico

Rory McIlroy is two off the lead heading into the final round at the WGC Championship in Mexico. ...



Rory McIlroy within striking d...
Golf

Rory McIlroy within striking distance at WGC Mexico

Rory McIlroy is two off the lead heading into the final round at the WGC Championship in Mexico.

The overnight leader started the day on 9-under after an excellent second round on Friday.

Although he remains well in contention for tournament victory, a more inconsistent third round meant he wasn't able to make use of his platform.

Instead American Justin Thomas  tops the leaderboard on 12-under, ahead of World No 1 golfer Dustin Johnson, who is one shot behind in second. 

McIlroy is in a tie for third alongside multiple major winner Phil Mickelson on 10-under after picking one shot in his third round.

Starting the day with a birdie on the 1st, the Northern Irishman then bogeyed the next two holes to stall his momentum.

He then birdied the 6th, before a bogey on the 8th. However another birdie on the 9th set him for a less eventful back nine where a single birdie on the 11th was the highlight.  

Further back, Jordan Spieth is on 7-under, while Sergio Garcia (6-under), Jimmy Walker (4-under), Hideki Matsuyama (3-under) and Rickie Fowler (2-under) are also among those who were out on course.

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