Austrian Bernd Wiesberger has admitted that he is "very proud" to have kept up with Rory McIlroy at the US PGA Championship after closing his third round only one shot behind the leading Northern Irishman.
Wiesberger, 28, was a total of 12-over par for his last two appearances at the US PGA before this week, and had only made one halfway cut in his five previous majors, but carded a 65 at Valhalla to put himself in contention.
"It was a dream come true really, going out there with Phil [Mickelson], one of my heroes," Wiesberger is quoted as saying by Sky Sports News.
"I played beautifully today, I didn't miss a lot of shots, set up a few nice opportunities on the last few holes especially. I'm very proud of myself the way I played.
"It's a completely new situation for me, only my second cut in a major in six attempts, so I am quite a rookie in this particularly situation. I have driven it really nicely this week and if I can do it again it will settle down the nerves and I am going to have fun tomorrow."
McIlroy insists that he is still "in control" of the tournament as he seeks consecutive major wins.
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