On being asked if he felt he still had a chance after yesterday's 71, she graciously replied: "no, it's over. Luke in great position and I expect him to wrap up this with solid round tomorrow. He deserves it. He has had an amazing year. "
However, there are the impressive performance of Ireland from Lowry, who hope to head-to-head with McIlroy in the final round, instead found himself three places ahead of fellow Irishman. After the raker on 17, Offalyman sink eight-footer at the long 18th where he gained a distinction on Friday became the first competitor to closing Eagle Card in this tournament.
Donald was understandably delighted with a bogey-free round that swept him to the leaderboard. "That's exactly what I needed," he said. "There are many paths and trying to make history can put pressure on You. Because nobody has ever done it before is clearly difficult to achieve feats and who knows if I'll ever get another chance. "
A bright spot for McIlroy was the arrival of his girlfriend, Caroline Wosniacki, the world tennis No. 1. "When he appeared on the back nine I started to play some good golf," he said. "Hopefully he can keep up with me for 18 tomorrow." In fact he putts from inside 10 feet birdie on every hole of the last eight, but only four inner entrance is located at 32.
Three days earlier, Donald paid tribute to McIlroy's rich on the eve of the battle, though it is contrary to the thinking of his celebrated, Faldo claimed that the United Kingdom's leading players are too comfortable and friendly with each other to have a competitive streak to win the tournament.