Rory McIlroy falls behind Wyndham Clark at BMW Championship

BBC News • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:01 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Rory McIlroy falls behind Wyndham Clark at BMW Championship

Summary

Rory McIlroy struggles in the second round of the BMW Championship in St Louis, dropping five strokes behind Wyndham Clark. Once an overnight joint leader, McIlroy faced challenges that hindered his performance. He now sits in a lower position on the leaderboard, with the cut line looming. As play progresses, competitors including Gary Woodland and J.J. Spaun also showcase strong performances, adding further pressure to McIlroy's pursuit in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•McIlroy falls five strokes behind Clark after round two
•Wyndham Clark leads with a score of -12
•Gary Woodland and J.J. Spaun also in contention
•Tournament taking place in St Louis
•Second round cut line becomes critical for players

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11:01 PMBBC News — BMW Championship: Rory McIlroy falls off pace after tough second round - BBC

What they're saying

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Overnight joint leader Rory McIlroy falls five behind Wyndham Clark following a testing second round at the BMW Championship in St Louis.
— BBC Newsby Josh Lobley

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