McIlroy clear despite Poulter burst

Ian Poulter birdied six of the first seven holes, but still had four strokes to make up on Rory McIlroy as the USPGA Championship headed towards its climax at Kiawah Island.

After a morning 74 left him with a mountain to climb – he was among 26 players unable to finish the third round yesterday – Poulter went into overdrive and climbed from joint 10th to second on his own at seven under par.