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59 was on McIlroy's mind Saturday at Quail Hollow

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Rory McIlroy, whose best competitive round as a professional was a 62 on Sunday at the 2010 Wells Fargo Championship, calmly rolled in a 7 footer for birdie at the 13th hole on Saturday at Quail Hollow Club and quickly did the math.

“Fifty-nine was in my mind as soon as the putt dropped on 13,” McIlroy said.

The way McIlroy had it figured he had two chances for eagle at the 14th hole, a drivable par 4, and No. 15, a par 5. The world No.