6-under 66

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, officials confirmed. The two-time event contender left the course before completing his round, citing sudden sickness and will be monitored by tournament medical staff.

Rory McIlroy surged into contention at the Irish Open after a 6-under 66, carding a flawless round to move up the leaderboard. The Northern Irishman eyes the weekend with renewed momentum and title aspirations.