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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Phil Casey

Rory McIlroy suffers early blow to slip further back at PGA Championship

AP

Rory McIlroy’s bid to end his major drought suffered a significant early blow in the third round of the PGA Championship at a chilly Southern Hills.

McIlroy began the day five shots off the lead held by American Will Zalatoris after failing to take full advantage of a flying start and favourable draw, the four-time major winner adding a second round of 71 to his opening 65 in Tulsa.

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