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Irish Mirror
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Robert Hynes

Rory McIlroy slips further back at Travelers Championship as Seamus Power goes into final day nine shots off lead

Rory McIlroy slipped further down the leaderboard on Saturday as he shot a two-over par round of 72 at the Travelers Championship.

The 33-year-old was the joint-leader after day one at the TPC River Highlands course in Connecticut, but he dropped 24 spots for a tie of 31st following the third round.

Meanwhile, Seamus Power is on eight under for the tournament after a level-par round of 70 on Saturday. He is nine shots behind leader Xander Schauffele going into the final round.

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Schauffele has a one-shot lead over fellow American Patrick Cantlay, who put himself into contention with a third round of 63.

Power's round included three birdies, one bodey and a double bogey, while McIlroy mixed three birdies with three bogeys and a double bogey.

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