Solid start for McIlroy

Rory McIlroy got his third round off to a steady start to remain firmly in contention at the Valero Texas Open.

Solid start for McIlroy
Sat, 06 Apr, 2013 - 20:24

Rory McIlroy got his third round off to a steady start to remain firmly in contention at the Valero Texas Open.

The world number two sat two shots off the lead after seven holes in San Antonio as he looked for a morale-boosting victory ahead of the Masters.

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