Brilliant Rory McIlroy roars into contention at Doral

Rory McIlroy roared into contention for his second World Golf Championship last night when he produced a brilliant performance on the greens to slaw the Blue Monster in the WGC-Cadillac Championship.

Just 24 hours after a mediocre performance with the blade, the former world No 1 made a major winner’s move, holing a 20-footer for birdie at the 18th for a sensational seven under 65 that left him just two off the lead.

Having used the blade 33 times and single putted just four times in a 71 on Thursday, McIlroy overcame an early putting blip to run riot on the greens.