Rory McIlroy closes gap on Xander Schauffele at Wells Fargo Championship

McIlroy closes in on Schauffele at Wells Fargo Championship with impressive bogey-free round, Straka surprises with strong performance.

Xander Schauffele is on a 38-tournament winless streak on the PGA Tour, and Rory McIlroy is determined to keep it that way. McIlroy shot a flawless 4-under 67 in the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship, putting him just one stroke behind Schauffele with one round to go. Despite Schauffele's lead, McIlroy is breathing down his neck, ready to pounce if given the opportunity.

As Schauffele grinds to maintain his lead, McIlroy is steadily making his way up the leaderboard with consistent play. Sungjae Im and Sepp Straka are also in the mix, but McIlroy's birdies and steady play have put him in contention for the title. Day, on the other hand, struggled with five bogeys but managed to finish strong with three birdies in the final five holes.

The atmosphere at Quail Hollow was electric as McIlroy closed in on Schauffele, with the crowd chanting his name in support. Both players traded birdies, but Schauffele managed to hold onto his lead despite finding himself in the sand multiple times. McIlroy, on the other hand, showcased his power off the tee, averaging 338 yards and outdriving Schauffele by 23 yards on average.

Straka has been a surprise contender, playing some of his best golf of the season and hoping for a strong finish at a course that may not suit his game. With the leaderboard tightly packed, the final round promises to be a thrilling battle between some of the best players on the PGA Tour. As the tension mounts and the stakes get higher, only time will tell who will emerge victorious at the Wells Fargo Championship.