Rory McIlroy one shot behind leaders at Turkish Airlines Open

Rory McIlroy shot a third straight five-under 67 on Saturday to move to within one stroke of the leaders after the third round of the Turkish Airlines Open in Antalya.

Jaco van Zyl of South Africa maintained a share of the lead after a 70 to sit tied with Victor Dubuisson (67) on 16-under 200.

McIlroy dropped his first shots of the tournament with bogeys on Nos. 3 and 10 but also had five birdies and an eagle on the 13th.

“I feel if I play the same way and execute a little bit better, there’s definitely a lower score out there for me,” the four-time Major winner said. Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat (66) shared third place with McIlroy.

Thomas finishes strong to keep share of PGA Tour lead

Justin Thomas birdied the final two holes to finish with a five-under 67 at the CIMB Classic on Saturday and a share of the lead with American compatriot Brendan Steele at the PGA Tour’s Malaysian event in Kuala Lumpur.

Second-round leader Thomas had an eventful round of eight birdies and three bogeys at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club to reach 20-under 196, level with Steele, who had a bogey-free 66.

They were a shot clear of last year’s runner-up Kevin Na, who had the equal-best round of the day with a 64.

With only four strokes separating the top nine players, including former No.1 Adam Scott, and the course offering plenty of opportunities to pick up strokes, a close finish looms on Sunday.

Kung shares LPGA lead after back-to-back bogeys

Candie Kung bogeyed the final two holes in the windy Blue Bay LPGA to drop into a tie for the lead with Sei Young Kim at even par.

Kung had a one-over 73, and Kim shot a 74 on another difficult day along the South China Sea at wind-battered and sun-baked Jian Lake Blue Bay on Hainan Island. Only two of the 78 players broke 70 and there were 11 rounds in the 80s.

Kung failed to reach the green on the 127-yard 17th and left her chip 20 feet short, then three-putted — missing a 4-foot par try — on the par-five 18th. The 34-year-old Taiwanese player won the last of her four tour titles in 2008.

Kim also bogeyed the 17th. The 22-year-old South Korean player won playoffs this year in the Bahamas and Hawaii in events also played in strong wind on tropical seaside layouts.

Third-ranked Stacy Lewis was 1 over. The American bogeyed the par-five 18th for a 73.