McIlroy shoots 66 to jump to third in Madrid

Rory McIlroy remains in contention to become the youngest winner in European Tour history in just his third event as a professional.

McIlroy shoots 66 to jump to third in Madrid

Rory McIlroy remains in contention to become the youngest winner in European Tour history in just his third event as a professional.

The Irish 18-year-old only joined the paid ranks after playing in Britain and Ireland's narrow Walker Cup defeat in September, but was 42nd on his debut in the British Masters at The Belfry.

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