Finau, McIlroy co-leaders at Canadian Open after three rounds

Toronto can feel like home for Tony Finau. He certainly knows the city's ins and outs.

The American fired an 8-under 62 and Rory McIlroy had a clutch birdie on No. 15 to share a two-shot lead at the Canadian Open after Saturday's third round. They were 11 under overall heading into the final round of the men's national golf championship.

Finau had the best round of the tournament on Saturday, rocketing up the leaderboard with seven birdies and an eagle at St. George's Golf and Country Club.

"I didn't finish the way I wanted to yesterday and I think all it did was kind of light a fire in my belly to get after it today," said Finau, who was tied for 16th at 3 under after two rounds. "That's pretty much what I did. I made some birdies and I just played really clean golf.

"Any time you're at the top of the leaderboard and have a chance to win on a Sunday on the PGA Tour it's exciting."

Finau played on the PGA Tour Canada in 2013 and said he had fond memories of driving across the country with fellow golfer J.J. Spaun.

"It's nice to be back in Canada," said Finau, who was paired with Spaun for the first two rounds of the tournament. "It does feel almost like a home game. I definitely get a lot of love from the fans, which is pretty amazing."

Finau dined at Hy's Steakhouse in downtown Toronto on Friday night and said he always enjoys the city's culture, including the music of Drake.

"Controlla is a song that I always go back to. It's just got, again just kind of a slower song, but I like Drake's style," said Finau. "That's probably the one that might be on repeat tomorrow morning."

McIlroy started the day in a five-way tie for second, but pulled away from the pack with six birdies en route to a round of 5-under 65.

His sixth