Rory McIlroy roars into share of Open lead at St Andrews

Rory McIlroy celebrates his eagle on the 10th on day three of the Open at St Andrews (David Davies/PA)

Rory McIlroy produced a moment of magic to electrify his bid for a fifth major title in the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews.

A front nine of 33 had left McIlroy a shot behind his inspired playing partner Viktor Hovland, who had birdied four holes in a row from the third to move to the top of the leaderboard.