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McIlroy (70) heads to range late after falling behind Rahm

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Rory McIlroy took only five questions from the media Saturday night before heading to the range.

He had work to do before sunset.

McIlroy shot a respectable 2-under 70 to stay in the hunt at The Players, but he fell a shot behind the red-hot Jon Rahm, who surged up the leaderboard with a third-round 64.

There was a sense of urgency as McIlroy spoke, but the answer might not be found on the range at TPC Sawgrass. His par-5 play disappointed again Saturday, as he played the longest holes in even par.