Rory McIlroy second as Keith Mitchell takes two-shot lead at Wells Fargo Championship

McIlroy weathered a late double-bogey en route to carding a three-under 68

Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot on the second hole during the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

American Keith Mitchell shot a five-under 66 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead over Rory McIlroy and Gary Woodland heading into the final round of the Wells Fargo Championship.

Mitchell picked up five birdies in a bogey-free third round to close out the day at nine under overall and draw within striking distance of his second career PGA Tour title.