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McIlroy Rues Late Blemishes in First Round at Wentworth
Aaron Rai led after a 66 as McIlroy’s late mistakes left him three shots back in the BMW PGA Championship opener.
- On Thursday, Rory McIlroy finished his first round at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth with a three-under 69, sitting three shots behind clubhouse leader Aaron Rai.
- McIlroy initially led the field at five-under through 10 holes before wayward tee shots proved costly, with a water hazard at the eighth ultimately costing him three shots off the pace.
- Playing alongside Ryan Fox and Viktor Hovland, Rai secured his lead with seven birdies and only one dropped shot on 16 for a six-under 66, proving consistent throughout the opening round.
- Shane Lowry, fresh from his Irish Open victory at Doonbeg on Sunday, carded a one-under 71, while Patrick Reed finished at four-under as the field chases Rai's clubhouse lead.
- Padraig Harrington and Tom McKibbin are set to complete their rounds shortly as players pursue a record-equalling Race to Dubai title with Rai's lead as the target.
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Bogey run costs Rory McIlroy after strong start to opening round of BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
Rory McIlroy got off to a flying start in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth but his round unravelled to leave fellow major champion Aaron Rai as the early clubhouse leader.
·Portadown, United Kingdom
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Rory McIlroy falters after strong start as Aaron Rai leads at Wentworth
McIlroy was five under through 10 holes at the BMW PGA Championship before three bogeys coming home.
·London, United Kingdom
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