- Northern Irishman moves to within two shots of lead
- World No 1 admits to missing crowds at PGA Tour return
Rory McIlroy doesn’t need a new normal. The Northern Irishman’s reference to high comfort levels should have the remainder of the field at the Charles Schwab Challenge wondering if they may be playing for second.
McIlroy, who had returned to the world’s No1 spot on account of terrific consistency before coronavirus interrupted the season, was back in the old routine during round two in Fort Worth. A bogey at the 9th, his 18th, wasn’t likely to upset McIlroy too much; his 63 meant a march through the field to the point where he is once again contending. No spectators? No problem.
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