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The CJ Cup

McIlroy, Rahm in Familiar Places

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RIDGEWOOD (SC) – Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy made two eagles and carded his second consecutive (67) to take the 17th career 54-hole lead/co-lead of his career. In today’s final round, McIlroy will attempt to reclaim World No. 1 and earn the second successful title defense of his career.

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McIlroy looks to join Tiger Woods (2008 Farmers Insurance Open) as the only reigning FedExCup champion to win his season debut.

It won’t come easy as Spain’s Jon Rahm birdied three of his final seven holes and sits one stroke back of McIlroy along with two other golfers. K.H. Lee is attempting to become first player from Korea to win The CJ CUP and with two career runner-up finishes, Kurt Kitayama is trying to claim his first Tour title. Both join Rahm at (-12), one off the lead.

Leaderboard After 54 Holes

Rory McIlroy 66-67-67—200 (-13)

K.H. Lee 68-67-66—201 (-12)

Kurt Kitayama 66-65-70—201 (-12)

Jon Rahm 69-62-70—201 (-12)

Full Leaderboard: (link)