'I scrambled well' - McIlroy digs in but still six shots back of Scheffler at Memorial

World number one finishes with a flourish to open three-shot lead in Ohio with McIlroy staying patient in preparation for next week's US Open 

BALANCING ACT: Rory McIlroy reacts after nearly holing out from the bunker at the 17th hole during the second round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 07, 2024 in Dublin, Ohio. Pic: Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

World number one Scottie Scheffler produced a brilliant finish to open up a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Memorial Tournament.

Seeking a fifth win of the season, Scheffler followed a front nine of 33 with bogeys on the 11th and 13th before holing from eight feet for eagle on the 15th and 12 feet for birdie on the last to card a second round of 68.