McIlroy shoots third-round 66 to sit 10 under par

Rory McIlroy fired a third round of five-under-par 66 at Le Golf National on Saturday to lie in sixth place on 10 under in the men’s Olympic golf competition.

The world number three posted a bogey-free round to stay in contention for a medal, four shots behind the joint leaders.

McIlroy recorded birdies at the first, third, ninth, 11th and 14th holes during his round.

His fellow Team Ireland competitor Shane Lowry also carded a 66 to improve to five under for the competition, which finishes on Sunday.

Spain’s Jon Rahm and American Xander Schauffele lead on 14 under after round three, with England’s Tommy Fleetwood third on 13 under.

Denmark’s Nicolai Hojgaard and Hideki Matsuyama from Japan are tied for fourth on 11 under.