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McIlroy is a Storm chaser after round three of the BMW SA Open
The second highest ranked golfer in the world Rory McIlroy played through back pain, which almost forced his withdrawal from the BMW SA Open, to finish round three of the event in second position at Glendower Golf Club in Edenvale.
The Northern Irishman will, on the final day, need to weather the challenge posed by tournament leader Graeme Storm who leads by three shots after he extended his bogey-free run at the SA Open to 41 holes with a score of 67 that moved him to 17-under.
The Englishman has a healthy advantage over the tournament favourite, but the popular McIlroy (14-under) will not back down without a fight.
He has made 12 birdies on the back nine this week, which could set up an entertaining display of golf down the final stretch tomorrow (Sunday).
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