McIlroy in contention after rousing finale

Rory McIlroy showed the nerve to match his talent as he reached the halfway point at Doral firmly in contention at the WGC-CA Championship.

Rory McIlroy showed the nerve to match his talent as he reached the halfway point at Doral firmly in contention at the WGC-CA Championship.

The 19-year-old from Northern Ireland, who won his maiden professional tournament in January at the Dubai Desert Classic, is bidding to become the youngest winner in US PGA Tour history, eclipsing the achievement of Johnny McDermott in winning the 1911 US Open at 19 years, 10 months and 14 days.

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