After the third round of the Genesis Invitational, Rory McIlroy finds himself six shots behind the leader, Jacob Bridgeman. Bridgeman secured his position atop the leaderboard with an impressive seven-under-par 64 at the Riviera Country Club. McIlroy, from Northern Ireland, carded a two-under-par 69, placing him second at 13 under par in Los Angeles.
Bridgeman Takes Control
Bridgeman’s strong performance included seven birdies and an eagle at the 11th hole. He had previously shot a 64 in round two, showcasing his excellent form. The 26-year-old, currently ranked 52nd in the world, has made a strong start to the season with two top-10 finishes. Last week, he finished eighth at Pebble Beach.
McIlroy’s Strategy
McIlroy expressed his desire to close the gap to Bridgeman. “I hung in there,” he commented. “I wish I was a couple closer to the lead. It looks like I’ll be in the final group. I need to get off to a fast start and apply some pressure.” His performance keeps him in contention going into the final round.
Leaderboard Highlights
- 1st Place: Jacob Bridgeman – 14 under par
- 2nd Place: Rory McIlroy – 13 under par
- 3rd Place: Aldrich Potgieter – 12 under par
- 4th Place: Aaron Rai – 11 under par
- Joint 7th: Marco Penge – 5 under par
Other Notable Players
Marco Penge, who began the day tied for the lead with Bridgeman, slipped to a joint-seventh position after shooting a three-over-par 74. Aaron Rai, another contender, finished the day at 11 under with a 66. World number one Scottie Scheffler remains in joint 22nd place at five under par after carding a 66.
As the tournament moves into the final round, all eyes will be on McIlroy and Bridgeman. Fans can expect an exciting finish at the Genesis Invitational.
