McIlroy remains in contention at Wells Fargo

Rory McIlroy kept up his pursuit of a fourth Wells Fargo Championship title with another fine round in Charlotte.

The Northern Ireland player is four shots off leader Xander Schauffele after shooting a bogey-free three-under-par 68 at Quail Hollow.

American Schauffele, who was runner-up last year, carded a four-under 67 to extend his overnight lead by one stroke.

Australia’s Jason Day is tied for second alongside McIlroy after also shooting 67.

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Play was suspended for an hour because of heavy rain and lightning, after most of the leaders had completed their rounds.

The second men’s major of the year, the US PGA Championship, takes place next week in Valhalla.