Late stumble leaves Rory McIlroy five off the pace in Atlanta

Rory McIlroy battled to keep himself in contention at East Lake (John Bazemore/AP)

Rory McIlroy’s FedEx Cup chances were dealt a blow as water trouble at the 18th left him five shots off the lead heading into the third round of the Tour Championship in Atlanta.

McIlroy, who earlier this week celebrated becoming a father for the first time with the birth of daughter Poppy, had recovered ground from the handicap system with a superb 64 at East Lake on Friday.