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Rory McIlroy makes early run with monster 63-foot eagle putt

kevin kaduk

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Rory McIlroy made an early run in Saturday's third round of the PGA Championship, but couldn't keep it going as the day went on.

McIlroy played four-under over the first five holes at Whistling Straits. He birdied the second and fourth before making some major waves with a 63-foot eagle putt on No. 5. That moved the defending PGA Championship winner to -6 for the tournament and it looked like he might make some major waves.

McIlroy's deep push, however, ended there. While he would birdie four more holes, he matched those with four bogeys to head into Sunday's final round at -6, nine strokes back of leader Jason Day.

No. 5 has been a fun hole for McIlroy this week. He made every highlight reel for his Thursday adventure on the lengthy par-5, rolling up his pants leg for an up-and-down par save from the water.

 
 

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