Rory McIlroy’s slim hopes of a second US PGA Championship victory at Kiawah Island disappeared as Phil Mickelson continued his mesmerising bid to make history. McIlroy knows all about enjoying runaway wins at Kiawah Island after storming to an eight-shot win in 2012 and, coupled with his victory in the Wells Fargo Championship a fortnight ago had seen him installed as pre-tournament favourite. Ryder Cup captain Harrington dipped under par for the tournament after a birdie on the par-5 second but three bogeys and just one more birdie left him over par for his round. “I don’t watch golf but I promise you I’m going to turn it on to watch him today. He’s won a World Golf Championship [event] in the last couple years and he stays relevant all the time.”

Source: The Irish Times May 22, 2021 22:07 UTC