Rory McIlroy two shots off the lead after sizzling 62 in Las Vegas

McIlroy’s lowest round since 2019 left him at 19-under par, two behind Rickie Fowler

Rory McIlroy watches his shot from the 12th tee during the third round of the CJ Cup golf tournament at Summit Club in Las Vegas on Saturday (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

Rory McIlroy lit up Las Vegas with a blistering 10-under 62 to set up a last day showdown with old rival Rickie Fowler at the CJ Cup in Las Vegas on Saturday.

After starting the day nine shots off the lead, McIlroy ended it in second place after a second straight bogey-free round, highlighted by five successive birdies from holes three to seven and a spectacular finish in making a 21-foot eagle putt on the last.