RIDGELAND, S.C. -- Rory McIlroy had two eagles that made his score look better than it felt Saturday. All that mattered was a one-shot lead at the CJ Cup in South Carolina, putting him in position for his third win of the year.
This one would come with a bonus: A chance to return to No. 1 in the world.
McIlroy can reclaim the top spot under two scenarios: if he wins and Scottie Scheffler finishes worse than tied for second with one other, or if McIlroy finishes second alone and Scheffler finishes worse than 34th alone.