Rory McIlroy finishes in contention at BMW PGA Championship, heading into weekend tied for position
Rory McIlroy shot a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship in Wentworth, as Gerard’s 65 put him two ahead on 10 under. McIlroy’s eight-under total was aided by early birdies and late back-nine gains, while Patrick Reed withdrew after nine holes, removing him from the race for the Race to Dubai. The weekend now looms with McIlroy in a strong position to gain ground in the standings.
Key facts
- 01Rory McIlroy shot 67 (five-under) to sit four shots behind leader Ryan Gerard after the second round at Wentworth.
- 02Ryan Gerard carded 65 to lead on 10-under, two ahead of Adam Scott and Filippo Celli; McIlroy is eight-under overall.
- 03Patrick Reed withdrew after nine holes due to injury, removing him from the Race to Dubai contention; other notable results include Brooks Koepka missing the cut and Tommy Fleetwood ending the day three over.
- 04Aaron Rai, who was in a marquee group with McIlroy and Ryan Fox, finished with a 69 and is nine-under alongside Manuel Elvira; Fox is among those at eight-under.
- 05McIlroy: the weekend offers an opportunity to gain points and tighten the Race to Dubai as the season heads into its final weeks.
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