Rory McIlroy inside top ten as Tommy Fleetwood leads Travelers
Rory McIlroy remains inside the top ten, however, he sits nine shots off the lead ahead of the final day at the Travelers Championship.
McIlroy actually moved up the leaderboard following his third round 68, now into a share of eighth place, but is unlikely to challenge for the title on Sunday as Tommy Fleetwood heads the field on 16-under-par.
The five-time major winner enjoyed the perfect start on Saturday as he played a flawless front nine in four under par following birdies on the second, fourth, sixth and eighth holes, however, his round began to unravel on the 12th hole as he made double bogey.
McIlroy got one shot back on the 15th but handed it right back on the following hole before finishing with a couple of pars to sign for a two-under round and sit on seven under for the tournament.
Shane Lowry also moved up the leaderboard, following an impressive four-under 66 to end the day on one-over-par.
Five birdies and just the solitary bogey for the former Open champion who ended the day in a share of 51st place.
Fleetwood, who is still searching for his maiden PGA Tour victory, put himself in prime position for Sunday's final round by posting a seven-under 63 to lead by three shots from American duo Russell Henley and Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley.
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