The Hollywood star displayed remarkable resilience during the competition, bouncing back from a misstep in the middle of the game by chipping in for par at the 14th hole and following it up with three consecutive birdies.
Unfortunately, he ended his round with a bogey on the 18th due to a poor drive, resulting in a final score of two-under 68. This places him tied for sixth at nine-under in the TPC Southwind tournament in Memphis.
Despite being five shots behind current leader Glover, who shot a remarkable 66 to achieve a one-shot lead over Taylor Moore at 14-under, the three-time FedExCup winner remains determined and refuses to give up.
Reflecting on his closing bogey, McIlroy expressed his disappointment while acknowledging the progress he made in the previous holes. He admitted feeling somewhat stuck this week but emphasized his confidence in being able to regain momentum and strive for victory.
In anticipation of the upcoming TOUR Championship, McIlroy made adjustments to his putter by having half an inch removed, resulting in improved performance on the greens. However, he acknowledged making some errors throughout the game.
When considering the challenge ahead, McIlroy recognizes the need for an exceptional performance similar to Justin Rose’s remarkable 61 or 62 score. He believes that, given his current form, shooting four-under on each nine holes is an achievable goal.
To reclaim his position as the world number one, McIlroy understands that he must secure a victory in the competition and hope that Scottie Scheffler, the current top-ranked player, finishes outside the top five. Scheffler’s one-over 71 places him at 23rd, four shots away from the top five.
Despite some challenges, Tommy Fleetwood achieved an impressive performance, shooting three consecutive 66s and trailing Glover by just two shots.
In contrast, Seamus Power faced difficulties, encountering water hazards twice and resulting in double bogeys at the 11th and 18th holes. This led to a score of 71 and dropped him to 68th place out of the 70 players in the field, concluding the event with a five-over score.
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