Rory McIlroy Trails by Nine Shots at Australian Open as Masters Champion Strives for Victory
Rory McIlroy faces a significant challenge at the Australian Open, trailing by nine shots. The leader, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen of Denmark, is ahead going into the final day at Royal Melbourne. McIlroy, the Masters champion, is currently five-under par, placing him in joint 24th after shooting a three-under 68 in the third round.
Performance Overview
Current Standings
- Leader: Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen – 14 under par (score of 66)
- Second Place: Cameron Smith – 12 under par (score of 66)
- Tied for Second: Si-Woo Kim, Carlos Ortiz – 12 under par
- Rory McIlroy: 5 under par (joint 24th)
McIlroy expressed disappointment about his early hole mishap but highlighted his strong performance for the rest of his round. “I didn’t get off to a great start, but I played well from there,” he mentioned in a post-round interview. However, he acknowledged the difficulty of overcoming the substantial gap. “I am probably going to be too far behind to challenge tomorrow,” McIlroy added.
Notable Competitors
Among the other competitors, Cameron Adam from Scotland is making headlines as well. In his second tournament as a professional, Adam is four-under par, sitting in joint 29th alongside fellow Scot David Young. The competition remains fierce as McIlroy hopes for a remarkable turnaround on the final day.
