McIlroy, who has been a critic of LIV Golf, said he felt like "a sacrificial lamb" since the announcement. Last week the PGA Tour and DP World Tour announced a shock merger with LIV Golf, which is funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
But it was nice to sort of have what I felt was a cushion after playing the front nine so well." "It's really that back nine you need to take advantage of. "It was prime for scoring," said McIlroy, who will attempt to win a second US Open in Los Angeles next week. McIlroy carded six birdies in improved conditions after Friday's rain.
McIlroy is aiming to become the first player to win three consecutive Canadian Opens - played over five years because of Covid cancellations - and the first in any PGA Tour event since Steve Stricker won the John Deere Classic from 2009 to 2011. Rai shot a 69 to share eighth place with Canada's Nick Taylor, who broke the Oakdale Golf and Country Club course record with a 63. McIlroy is in a group of six players on 12 under which includes England's Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose.Īmericans Mark Hubbard, Harry Higgs and Andrew Novak are also on 12 under, with England's Aaron Rai a stroke back.
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