More McIlroy magic at PGA pairs event but Novak and Griffin lead
- At the Zurich Classic on Saturday in Avondale, Louisiana, Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin fired an 11-under 61 in better-ball play.
- This strong performance followed the first two days when rookies Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo held the lead.
- The American duo established a three-stroke advantage with a 27-under 189 total entering Sunday's alternate-shot format.
- Defending champions Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry matched their 61 score, as McIlroy stated, "It was just a bonus for it to go in."
- Novak and Griffin aimed to capture their first PGA Tour title during the final round at TPC of Louisiana.
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More McIlroy magic at PGA pairs event but Novak and Griffin lead
Rory McIlroy shrugged off a 90-minute storm delay and sank a 30-foot eagle putt to steal the show in Saturday's four-ball format third round of the PGA Zurich Classic.

Novak and Griffin shoot 61 in Zurich Classic better-ball to take 3-shot lead
AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin shot an 11-under 61 in better-ball play Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Zurich Classic, the PGA Tour's only team event.
Walk-off McIlroy eagle keeps Irish duo's Zurich defence hopes alive - Irish Golfer Magazine
Shane Lowry might’ve let out an expletive when the hooter sounded, calling a halt to proceedings with Rory McIlroy and he on their way to the 18th green, but he quickly saw the funny side of it when he realised that he wouldn’t even have to bring his clubs with him when play resumed. That’s because Rory was on the dancefloor with an eagle putt to come, and Shane had already dumped his second shot in the water. 90 minutes later, after the electri…
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