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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Phil Casey

Rory McIlroy scrambles to stay in contention at US PGA Championship

AP

Rory McIlroy admitted he was tempted to throw caution to the wind after surprisingly finding himself in contention for a third US PGA title at Oak Hill.

Despite continuing to struggle off the tee, McIlroy carded a second round of 69 for a halfway total of level par to lie just five off the lead shared by Scottie Scheffler, Corey Conners and Viktor Hovland.

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