The world number 3 and great favourite, the Northern Irishman Rory McIlroyshowed drawings this Saturday at Irish Open of golf, played at the Royal County Down club in Newcastle (Northern Ireland), to lead alone and enter the final day with a one-stroke advantage.
On a day with harsher weather conditions than the first two, a card of 69 strokes (two under par), with an eagle and two birdies for two bogeys, puts McIlroy, 35 years old and winner of four majors, , in first place at home with -6 overall.
Italian Matteo Manassero is just one shot away and four players are tied three shots back: Scotsman Rober Macintyre, South African Erik van Royen, Dane Rasmus Hojgaard and Englishman Jordan Smith.
The Spanish Alexander the King He was in first place the first two days, but this Saturday he shot a 75 (+4) to drop to thirteenth place.
Donostiarra became the best of the Spaniards Adrian Otaeguitied with three other players for seventh place, four strokes off the lead. This Saturday he scored a 69 (-2) and enters the match for the title on Sunday.
Source: La Verdad
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