Rory McIlroy shot a four‑under 66 at Aronimink, climbing into the top ten of the PGA Championship after a shaky opening round. The former Masters champion now sits three under the leaderboard, positioning himself to contend for a third major title.

Earlier in the tournament, McIlroy finished round one at 74, seven strokes behind the early leader, and trailed the halfway pack by five after a 67. His resilient comeback, marked by six birdies and only two bogeys, signals a return to form.

McIlroy reflected on his fall behind, noting a comparable deficit after last year’s Masters. He believes a final day of steady play could keep him in the hunt, especially if the front‑loaded course setup continues to tighten the field.

With the leaderboard compressed and a single round left, McIlroy’s recent surge makes him a serious threat to the leaders and could set the stage for a historic back‑to‑back major win.