Aaron Rai leads BMW PGA Championship while Reed, McIlroy chase points
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The 2026 BMW PGA Championship is underway at Wentworth in England, where Aaron Rai leads after a first-round score of 66. Joakim Lagergren shares the lead with Rai, while Adam Scott is one stroke back. Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy are both two shots off the lead, with McIlroy carding a 69 that included three bogeys in his last six holes. The event is critical as Reed and McIlroy compete for points in the Race to Dubai as the season progresses.
- •Aaron Rai opens with a 6-under 66, sharing the lead.
- •Rory McIlroy struggles with bogeys on the back nine but scores 69.
- •Joakim Lagergren also ties for the lead after the first round.
- •Patrick Reed sits two shots back after a steady performance.
- •The tournament serves as a major event in the Race to Dubai rankings.
- 5:35 PMCBS Sports — 2026 BMW PGA Championship leaderboard, scores: Patrick Reed, Rory McIlroy battle for Race to Dubai in Round 1
"Aaron Rai is among the early leaders after a first-round 66 at Wentworth in England
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