Rory McIlroy lies six shots off the lead after Jacob Bridgeman’s gorgeous seven-under-par 64 cemented his place on the high of leaderboard after round three of the Genesis Invitational.
Northern Ireland’s McIlroy began the day one shot behind America’s Bridgeman however carded a two-under-par 69 to lie in second place on 13 underneath in Los Angeles.
“I hung in there,” McIlroy mentioned.
“I wish I was a couple closer to the lead. It looks like I’ll be in the final group. I’ve given myself a chance, and that’s all I can ask for.
“I must get off to a quick begin, attempt to apply some stress and hopefully I can try this.”
Bridgeman, who also shot a 64 in round two, holed seven birdies and one eagle, on the 11th hole, in a fine display as he took control at the Riviera Country Club.
The 26-year-old, ranked 52 in the world, is enjoying a good start to the year having had two top-10 finishes in his opening four events, including last week’s eighth place at Pebble Beach.
“It was enjoyable and simple, type of the very best that the golf world ever will get,” Bridgeman mentioned.
“My swing felt good and it was enjoyable on the market. Everyone was cheering, so yeah, it was a great day.”
England’s Marco Penge, who started the day tied for the lead with Bridgeman, shot a three-over-par 74 as he slipped to joint-seventh on the leaderboard.
Penge’s compatriot Aaron Rai is fourth and eight shots off the lead on 11 under after carding a 66, with South Africa’s Aldrich Potgieter one shot ahead of him in third.
World primary Scottie Scheffler, who holed a seven-foot putt on Friday to make it to the weekend, is joint twenty second on 5 underneath after taking pictures a 66.
