Alex Fitzpatrick Takes Lead in Truist Championship as Rory McIlroy Struggles
England’s Alex Fitzpatrick heads into the final round of the PGA Tour’s Truist Championship with a one-shot lead after a remarkable performance at Quail Hollow Club. Fitzpatrick carded an impressive seven-under 64, featuring eight birdies and a single bogey, elevating his total to 14 under. Kristoffer Reitan from Norway trails closely, sitting one stroke back, while Cameron Young dazzled with a round-of-the-day 63, placing him third, just two shots off the lead. The leaderboard also showcases: Nicolai Hojgaard and Sungjae Im, both tied for fourth at 10 under. JJ Spaun and Justin Thomas are five shots behind at nine under. Tommy Fleetwood, who played alongside Im, is tied for sixth after a one-under 70. In contrast, Rory McIlroy, a four-time champion of the event, saw his title aspirations diminish after a disappointing third-round 75. Starting the day four strokes off the lead, McIlroy struggled significantly, making birdies on the par-four first but quickly lost momentum with bogeys on both par-threes and four consecutive bogeys on the back nine. Despite salvaging a final birdie on the par-five 15th, McIlroy concluded the round at one under, leaving him far from contention as he heads into the final day.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-05-09