Rory McIlroy rallies with strong putting in Tour Championship

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Rory McIlroy rallies with strong putting in Tour Championship

Summary

Rory McIlroy shot a 7-under 63 on Saturday at the 2026 Tour Championship in Atlanta, showcasing impressive putting skills. The world No. 2 tallied nine birdies during his round, placing him in a tie for fourth at 10 under, behind co-leaders Chris Gotterup, Viktor Hovland, and Ryan Gerard at 11 under. McIlroy, who parred his final hole after a wayward tee shot, displayed resilience by birdieing three consecutive holes before the 18th. This performance marks his best round in the 2026 playoffs, previously achieving a 6-under 64 at the BMW Championship last week. As the competition continues, McIlroy awaits the outcomes of other players still on the course.

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By the Numbers

•McIlroy birdies nine holes in third round at East Lake
•He ties for fourth place at 10 under par
•Co-leaders are Gerard, Gotterup, and Hovland at 11 under
•Marks McIlroy's best round of the 2026 playoffs
•Final outcomes of the tournament still pending

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8:16 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Tour Championship: Rory McIlroy putts way back into contention

What they're saying

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Rory McIlroy put together one of his best putting performances of the year — and it came at the right time on Saturday in Atlanta. The world No. 2 birdied nine holes to help him post a 7-under 63.
— Yahoo Sports

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