Rory McIlroy in striking distance as he chases Canadian Open hat-trickBy Rob Freeman, PARory McIlroy’s bid for a third successive Canadian Open title stepped up a gear as he moved into a tie for second heading into the final round in Toronto. Tyrell Hatton, who was tied second with Rai and Pan at halfway after a second round 64, slipped six strokes off the pace with a 72. McIlroy fired six birdies in a blemish-free round and admitted conditions were set up for low scoring after the previous day’s rain. “It was prime for scoring,” said McIlroy, who will chase a second US Open title in Los Angeles next week. Pan, from Taiwan, birded the final two holes in a round of 66 as he chases a second tour title.

Source: Irish Independent June 11, 2023 09:34 UTC