Rory McIlroy changed his tune about the Aronimink course conditions after a stellar round of golf, which included six birdies and a four-under-par 66, putting him back in the running for the US PGA Championship. The Northern Irish golfer, now feeling confident about his chances for a seventh major title, mentioned his intention to watch a movie to unwind on the course.
At 37 years old, McIlroy trails the leader by just one stroke following his latest performance, bouncing back from an initial struggle in the tournament. Despite a challenging start, he made significant progress with scores of 67 and 66 in the following rounds.
Part of the early morning group at Aronimink Golf Club, McIlroy briefly shared the lead with Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley before slipping back due to a dropped shot on the 17th hole. In a post-round interview, he acknowledged the difficulty of the course but noted that it added excitement to the championship.
McIlroy expressed his plans to relax by watching some of the tournament and finishing the movie “Batman: The Dark Knight” to distract himself. Reflecting on his performance, he believed he had a chance to contend in the final round, despite acknowledging some errors in the closing holes.
As the day progressed, McIlroy saw other competitors like Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm making moves on the leaderboard. The challenging playing conditions eased slightly on Saturday, prompting a surge in birdies from early starters like Justin Rose and Michael Kim. McIlroy’s strong showing positioned him well among the competitive field.
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