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Rory McIlroy gives himself a chance to repeat history at PGA Championship

Northern Irishman two behind Celli and ElviraUnlikely leaders birdie 18th to reach 13 under Eighteen holes sit between Rory McIlroy and an impressive piece of symmetry. In September 2025, McIlroy claimed a second Irish Open title in euphoric scenes at…

The Guardian

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 4:38 PM

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Rory McIlroy shot a third-round 69 to sit two strokes off the lead at Wentworth.
Filippo Celli and Manuel Elvira share the 54-hole lead at 13 under par.
McIlroy finished his third round strongly with a birdie on the 17th and an eagle on the 18th.

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Rory McIlroy positioned himself to challenge for a second PGA Championship title at Wentworth after carding a third-round 69. The Northern Irishman finished his round with a birdie on the 17th and an eagle on the 18th to reach 11 under par. He sits two shots behind co-leaders Filippo Celli and Manuel Elvira heading into the final round.

Celli and Elvira both birdied the 18th hole to lead the tournament at 13 under par. Alejandro del Rey, Johannes Veerman, and JJ Spaun are one shot back at 12 under par. McIlroy is tied at 11 under par alongside Kristoffer Reitan, Joaquin Niemann, Adam Scott, and Davis Bryant.

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Rory McIlroy gives himself a chance to repeat history at PGA Championship

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