Rory McIlroy makes quick turnaround for 5-way share of the lead at BMW as ailing Scheffler fades
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rory McIlroy might not be as far away as he thought four days ago, playing bogey-free at Bellerive for a 6-under 64 that gave him a share of the lead Thursday in the BMW…
Rory McIlroy, hailing from Northern Ireland, delivered an impressive performance at the BMW Championship golf tournament on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in St. Louis. Playing flawlessly at Bellerive with a 6-under 64, McIlroy secured a share of the lead alongside three other U.S. Open champions and Chris Gotterup. Meanwhile, the world’s top-ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, experienced a dramatic shift in his tournament performance.
The previously dominant player, who had claimed an eight-shot victory in the previous event, faltered in St. Louis, suffering from a cold and ultimately posting a 72, his worst opening round since the U.S. Open in June. McIlroy, who had taken a four-week hiatus following the British Open and struggled to break par in any of his initial rounds at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, returned to Florida and collaborated with swing coach Michael Bannon to refine his game.
McIlroy acknowledged that his recent resurgence was a result of hard work and dedication, stating that days like this were encouraging and a testament to his progress.
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