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Rory McIlroy trails leaders by two strokes at BMW PGA Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:36 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Rory McIlroy trails leaders by two strokes at BMW PGA Championship

Summary

Rory McIlroy shot a 69 on day three of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, finishing with a birdie and eagle on the final two holes. McIlroy now stands two strokes behind leaders Manuel Elvira and Filippo Celli ahead of the final round. His caddie Harry Diamond encouraged him to aim for a strong finish after McIlroy fell to one-over after 11 holes. McIlroy expressed hope that he can secure his second BMW PGA title and said he might not check the leaderboard early on Sunday.

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•McIlroy finished day three at one-under par.
•He trails leaders Elvira and Celli by two strokes.
•The final round takes place on Sunday.
•Diamond advised McIlroy on strategies for the closing holes.
•McIlroy plans to focus on his game without early leaderboard pressure.

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5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy reveals what Harry Diamond told him when he was one-over after 11 on day three at the BMW PGA

What they're saying

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Rory McIlroy is in with a real chance of winning the BMW PGA Championship for the second time in his career on Sunday at Wentworth. McIlroy had to work hard to shoot a 69 on day three at the BMW PGA.
— Yahoo Sports

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