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Rory McIlroy shoots 63 at Tour Championship, five shots off lead

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Rory McIlroy shoots 63 at Tour Championship, five shots off lead

Summary

Rory McIlroy completed an impressive third round at the Tour Championship on Saturday, posting a score of 63 at East Lake. This performance has him within five strokes of the lead heading into the final round. McIlroy excelled in putting, leading the field in strokes gained putting for the first time since the 2024 Tour Championship. His strong showing comes after a challenging season, as he aims for a fourth FedEx Cup title. Looking forward, McIlroy will need to maintain his putting success to contend with leaders Viktor Hovland, Scottie Scheffler, and Ludvig Aberg.

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By the Numbers

•McIlroy shot a 63 in the third round at East Lake.
•He is five shots off the lead with one round remaining.
•McIlroy led the field in strokes gained putting on Saturday.
•He has not finished in the top tier this year until now.
•He aims for his fourth FedEx Cup title on Sunday.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — What Rory McIlroy did on the PGA Tour for the first time since the 2024 Tour Championship on Saturday at East Lake

What they're saying

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Rory McIlroy goes into Sunday at the Tour Championship with an outside chance of victory after an outstanding day on the greens during his third round at East Lake. As McIlroy reached the halfway stage in Atlanta, it did appear that his PGA Tour season was set to end with something of a whimper.
— Yahoo Sports

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