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Adrien Saddier Leads Irish Open After 54 Holes as Rory McIlroy Sits Four Back

The final round at The K Club follows a record-tying 12‑birdie 63 from Ángel Hidalgo.

Overview

  • France’s Adrien Saddier carded a 68 to reach 15 under and hold a one-shot advantage heading into Sunday.
  • Ángel Hidalgo surged into second at 14 under with 12 birdies in a nine-under 63, matching the European Tour single-round birdie record.
  • Rory McIlroy posted a second straight bogey-free round with a four-under 68 to sit tied for fourth at 11 under, four behind the lead.
  • Alfredo García-Heredia made two eagles in a 67 to move into solo third at 12 under.
  • Overnight leader Joakim Lagergren slipped to a 73 and is tied with McIlroy at 11 under after opening with a 62 on Friday.