Henley has slim lead, McIlroy lurking at Deutsche Bank

NORTON, United States— American Russell Henley fired a six-under 65 to take a one-shot lead at the Deutsche Bank Championship, but four-time major winner Rory McIlroy appears poised to strike.

The 25-year-old McIlroy stormed up the leaderboard with a seven-under 64 on Sunday to move into contention at the TPC Boston.

"I am happy to have another chance for a win here in Boston," McIlroy said.

"I have good memories from 2012 when I chased down the lead ... Need to do the same tomorrow."

McIlroy, the 2012 Deutsche Bank winner, vaulted into a share of third place with the day's best round to reach 10-under-par 203, two shots adrift of Henley.

After an up and down opening two rounds, McIlroy needed just 27 putts on Sunday.

" I don't think you ever ( know a good round is coming)," he said. "You just keep playing and take it one hole at a time. The first couple of days I played well at the start, just couldn't keep it going."

McIlroy, from Northern Ireland, could return to the top of the FedEx Cup standings with a solid Monday finish after having his three tournament win streak snapped at the Barclays event last week.

Henley, 25, ended three rounds at 12-under-par 201. He will go for his third USPGA Tour title on Monday.

Billy Horschel posted a four-under 67 to move into second place at 11-under. Chris Kirk, who was paired with McIlroy, also fired a 64 to jump into a share of third place at 10-under-par. McIlroy and Kirk were joined there by second-round co-leader Jason Day (69).

Henley beat McIlroy earlier this year in a playoff to win The Honda Classic. His 65 Sunday was one of six scores 65 or better in the third round.