Finau three clear at WGC-HSBC Champions, misery for McIlroy

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Tony Finau charged into a three-shot lead at the WGC-HSBC Champions as Rory McIlroy tumbled further down the leaderboard courtesy of a nightmare front nine in Shanghai. Finau was two behind American Ryder Cup team-mate Patrick Reed overnight but moved into pole position by reaching 11 under with a 67, as the first-round leader carded a level-par 72. Reed was joined at eight under by two Englishmen, defending champion Justin Rose (67) and Tommy Fleetwood (68), while Xander Schauffele shot 71 to be a stroke further back.

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