PGA Championships: Rory McIlroy dodges early exit after strong back nine but title hopes dwindling

Spain’s Pablo Larrazabal is the Norwegian’s closest challenger in the clubhouse on 10 under after a 67, while Ryder Cup vice-captain Alex Noren is in a share of third a shot further back after a 68, alongside Scotland’s Richie Ramsay, who carded a 69.