Rory McIlroy nine strokes behind leader after frustrating round

In a round reminiscent of his Sunday slog in the Open at St. Andrews, McIlroy did little wrong on Friday at the Tour Championship at East Lake – but he didn’t do enough right, either

FRUSTRATION: Rory McIlroy hits from the third tee during the second round of the Tour Championship. Pic: AP Photo/John Bazemore

In a round reminiscent of his Sunday slog in the Open at St. Andrews, Rory McIlroy did little wrong on Friday at the Tour Championship at East Lake – but he didn’t do enough right, either.

After making only four total pars in Thursday’s first round, McIlroy struggled to make anything but pars on Friday at East Lake, which made it difficult to try to reel in front-runner Scottie Scheffler. McIlroy basically treaded water with a second consecutive 3-under 67, remaining stuck at seventh at 10-under while losing more ground on the leader in the FedEx Cup chase.