Rory McIlroy pursues PGA Championship title at Wentworth
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Rory McIlroy, two shots off the leaders, will compete at the PGA Championship at Wentworth. Currently sitting at 13 under, the leaders are Celli and Elvira, both of whom birdied the 18th hole. As the reigning Masters champion, McIlroy's performance this season carries significant intent, aiming to add a second PGA Championship title following a successful year. McIlroy previously won the Irish Open in September 2025 and seeks further success in the concluding round.
- •McIlroy is two shots behind leaders Celli and Elvira.
- •Both leaders birdied the 18th hole to reach 13 under.
- •The final round at Wentworth is critical for McIlroy.
- •He aims to replicate his previous major successes from this season.
- 4:38 PMThe Guardian Sport — Rory McIlroy gives himself a chance to repeat history at PGA Championship
"Northern Irishman two behind Celli and Elvira Unlikely leaders birdie 18th to reach 13 under Eighteen holes sit between Rory McIlroy and an impressive piece of symmetry. In September 2025, McIlroy claimed a second Irish Open title in euphoric scenes at the K Club. Five months earlier, he had won the Masters. At Wentworth on Sunday, McIlroy will take off in hot pursuit of a second PGA Championship crown. As was the case last year, he is the reigning Masters champion. Another season that will inevitably be defined by Augusta National could find itself with a cherry on top. Continue reading...
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