Rory McIlroy records worst putting round in decade at Genesis Invitational

Rory McIlroy experienced a challenging third round at the Genesis Invitational, carding a 2-over 74 that marked his worst putting performance in a decade, losing 3.90 strokes in putting. This round included two bogeys and a double bogey, leaving him tied for eighth at 3-under, five shots behind leader Patrick Rodgers. Despite a solid performance on the previous day, McIlroy struggled with missed putts, including a notable miss from under three feet on the 16th hole. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler also had a tough day, shooting a 76, which matched his highest score in nearly three years. Patrick Rodgers, seeking his first PGA Tour victory, leads the tournament at 8-under, with Denny McCarthy and Ludvig Aberg close behind. McIlroy will tee off alongside Scheffler in the final round, aiming to recover from a disappointing outing.