Rory McIlroy is climbing the leaderboard at the US PGA Championship and is now one stroke behind the leaders, according to reporting from The Independent and the Belfast Telegraph. The Northern Irish golfer is seeking to build on a strong start to his season by aiming for back-to-back major titles. He defended his Masters title last month, establishing momentum ahead of the US PGA. The latest coverage focuses on McIlroy’s upward move in the standings during the championship, placing him in contention as the tournament progresses. While the sources agree on his position—sitting one behind the leaders—they do not provide additional details in the provided excerpts about specific round scores, the other players at the top, or changes elsewhere in the rankings. Overall, both outlets present the same headline development: McIlroy’s climb keeps him in the mix for the title as he continues his bid for consecutive major wins.