Rory McIlroy makes strong start to third round in pursuit of US Open leader (opens original article in a new tab)

Rory McIlroy gained momentum in the third round of the US Open with three birdies, including a long putt, moving him closer to leader Wyndham Clark.

• Rory McIlroy made three birdies on the front nine of the third round, including a 66-foot putt, to move to two under par.
• Wyndham Clark led the US Open, but bogeyed the first hole, falling four behind McIlroy.
• Unheralded American Sam Stevens birdied the first to reach four under, while Emiliano Grillo shot a 67 with four consecutive birdies.