McIlroy back in form with lead at BMW Championship
Rory McIlroy says a bit of "good work" with his team helped him rediscover his form and take a clubhouse lead in the first round of the BMW Championship.
Rory McIlroy has returned to form and is leading after the first round of the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club. The world number two finished six under par, sharing the clubhouse lead with American golfers Gary Woodland, Wyndham Clark, JJ Spaun, and Chris Gotterup. McIlroy attributed his resurgence to working with his swing coach Michael Bannon and caddie Harry Diamond, stating that he feels back on track in the right direction.
The course suits his game better, allowing for more leniency off the tee and wider playing corridors. Japan's Ryo Hisatsune leads the field at five under par, while English golfer Alex Fitzpatrick and American Michael Thorbjornsen are tied for seventh on four under par. Robert MacIntyre of Scotland is in a group tied for seventh with a two-under total, after withdrawing from the previous tournament due to a poor opening round.
World number one and defending champion Scott Scheffler struggled early on, finding himself far down the leaderboard.
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- McIlroy back in form with lead at BMW Championship bbc.co.uk
