Putting prowess puts RoryMcIlroy in contention

Rory McIlroy lipped out for albatross on the 18th but even though he only had to hole from two and a half feet for a closing eagle three, he reckons his improved putting has taken the pressure off the rest of his game and boosted his chances of a late FedExCup run.

The world No 4 added five under par 66 to a second round 67 to share sixth place but also a tie for early clubhouse leader with Louis Oosthuizen on nine under in the Deutsche Bank Championship.

With just one round to play at TPC Boston and confidence with the putter growing, he believes he can challenge the leaders today and move up the standings and inside the Top 30 heading to the third leg of play-offs in next week’s BMW Championship in Indiana.