Rory McIlroy reaches nine-under par in BMW PGA Pro-Am
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:49 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Rory McIlroy showcased impressive form at the BMW PGA Pro-Am at Wentworth, reaching nine-under par after ten holes. McIlroy started with two pars before an extraordinary run of birdies. Golf commentator Tony Johnstone described the performance as astonishing, indicating McIlroy's strong potential ahead of the BMW PGA Championship. The tournament begins on Thursday, and McIlroy aims to leverage this momentum.
- •McIlroy achieved nine-under par after only 10 holes in the Pro-Am.
- •He began with pars on the first two holes before a strong birdie streak.
- •The BMW PGA Championship starts on Thursday.
- •McIlroy previously won this event in 2014.
- •Commentator Johnstone expressed astonishment at McIlroy's performance.
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Golf commentator stunned by what he witnessed from Rory McIlroy during BMW PGA Pro-Am, ‘astonishing’
"Rory McIlroy will be desperate to return to form this week at the BMW PGA Championship. McIlroy has struggled since winning The Masters back in April, but he always seems to have a pep back in his step when he returns to Europe for the final few months of the season.
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