Rory McIlroy charges up the leaderboard at US PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy produced a strong round at the US PGA Championship, charging up the leaderboard after starting the day eight shots off the clubhouse lead. The Northern Irishman made significant gains during his round to put himself in contention at the major. Full details of his final score and position were not provided in the excerpt, but his performance marked a notable comeback within the tournament.