ISTANBUL— World number one Rory McIlroy bowed out of the World Golf Final in Turkey yesterday after losing his third successive match.

Having lost to Matt Kuchar and Charl Schwartzel, McIlroy needed to beat Tiger Woods with a low total in the final group game of medal match play.

But he could only post a one-under 70 as Woods surged into the semi-finals with a fine 64 containing no bogeys. He plays Justin Rose, who carded a 62, while Lee Westwood shot 64 and faces Charl Schwartzel in the other semi. — BBC Sport