Rory McIlroy's level par round of 71 today has left him just off the lead after the third-round of the Italian Open.
He sits on 9 under par, just one back from outright leader Matt Fitzpatrick of England.
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Ireland's Matthew Mclean has booked his spot at next year's US Open and the Masters after winning the US Mid Amateur tournament this afternoon.
The Malone clubman edged compatriot Hugh Foley 2 and 1 to win at Erin Hills in Wisconsin.
The victory secures McClean's entry into the two Majors in 2023.
