McIlroy in mix heading into weekend at Wentworth
Rory McIlroy stays in contention with a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
Rory McIlroy sits four shots behind course leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship in a competitive mix heading into the weekend at Wentworth. The Northern Irishman posted a five-under 67, three birdies in his first five holes, and four strokes on the back nine, including two birdies on the final two holes. McIlroy's pursuit of a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title was further strengthened by Patrick Reed's injury-induced withdrawal.
Gerard's flawless round of 65 left him two strokes ahead of Australia's Adam Scott and Italy's Filippo Celli, both sitting at 10 under. McIlroy expressed his excitement for the upcoming weekend, aiming to close the gap and make the competition even more intense.
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