article_snippet: The world number one had an eagle and three birdies in a blistering five hole spell to come home in 33 blows and salvage a 73.
article_snippet: Given there was a decent breeze blowing for most of the day, Rory McIlroy 62 was a remarkable effort.
article_snippet: Fellow American Ryan Moore shot 66.
article_snippet: Bubba Watson plays Bubba Watson second shot on the 10th hole ad
article_snippet: World number three Henrik Stenson kept the heat on the leaders as the Rory McIlroy finished the day's play three under par .
article_snippet: Opening up from the tenth offered the chance of a flying start, since there are two par fives in the first three holes.
article_snippet: So his approach to the par four 11th continued.
article_snippet: A sumptuous long iron to the difficult par three fourth set up Rory McIlroy first birdie of the day and lit the spark on a run that saw Rory McIlroy birdie two of the next three holes before registering an eagle three at the 8th.
article_snippet: Even during this spell, however, there were sloppy bogeys at the 5th and the 9th.
article_snippet: Two players who will not be remembering their rounds with any affection were Phil Mickelson and Stephen Gallacher.
article_snippet: Phil Mickelson's 74 was notable only for the fact
article_snippet: Lee Westwood, who became the first man to play in 50 WGC events, was one over par after nine .
highlights_snippet: Bubba Watson and No 3 Henrik Stenson .
  
highlights_snippet: Lee Westwood, playing in Lee Westwood 50th WGC event was one over par after nine . 