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The Genesis Invitational: Rory McIlroy lies second but six shots back from leader Jacob Bridgeman after third round

Going into final round of The Genesis Invitational Jacob Bridgeman has a six-shot lead over second-placed Rory McIlroy; After shooting 69, McIlroy finished on Saturday at 13 under; watch fourth round live on Sky Sports Golf from 3.15pm on Sunday

Sunday 22 February 2026 00:14, UK

Rory McIlroy, from Northern Ireland, hits from the fourth tee during the third round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman )
Image: Rory McIlroy will chase Jacob Bridgeman in the fourth round.

Rory McIlroy is in second place but six shots behind leader Jacob Bridgeman going into the final round of The Genesis Invitational on Sunday.

McIlroy is targeting a first title of the season at the Riviera Country Club and while he is in second place after the third round, has plenty of ground to make up on Bridgeman.

After shooting 69 with three birdies and one bogey, McIlroy finished on 13 under par after Saturday's action. But it was Bridgeman who was in control of the leaderboard.

Even with a chance at a birdie on the 18th hole missed, Bridgeman shot 64 to close out his third round on 19 under par and a commanding lead.

Jacob Bridgeman hits from the 15th fairway during the third round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman )
Image: Jacob Bridgeman has built a healthy lead. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman )

"It was so hard, the greens got so fast and they're soft and they get a little bumpy later on in the day," McIlroy said afterwards.

"I was proud of myself. I sort of hung in there. I stayed as patient as I could. I wish I was a couple closer to the lead.

"I've given myself a chance. That's all I can ask for. It's not as big of a chance as I think I would like.

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"I'd love to win here," he added. "I'm going to play my hardest tomorrow and we'll see what happens."

Xander Schauffele at 10 under was tied in fifth with Marco Penge one shot back from him.

Scottie Scheffler shot 66 in the third round to go into the last day on five under.

Watch round four of The Genesis Invitational live on Sky Sports Golf from 3.15pm on Saturday with coverage also picking up on Sky Sports Main Event from 8.30pm. Stream golf contract-free.

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