Ryan Gerard leads BMW PGA Championship; Patrick Reed withdraws with injury
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:44 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Ryan Gerard surged to a solo lead at the BMW PGA Championship, marking him at 12 under after Round 2. He achieved this with a strong finish, carding three birdies in his last two holes, surpassing Adam Scott, who ended the round at 10 under. Rory McIlroy also made significant progress, sitting at 8 under after a second-round 67. In contrast, Patrick Reed had to withdraw due to an injury incurred while playing, impacting his Race to Dubai standing. Gerard now looks to extend his lead through the weekend at Wentworth.
- •Ryan Gerard leads at 12 under after Round 2.
- •Adam Scott follows at 10 under.
- •Rory McIlroy is tied at 8 under.
- •Patrick Reed withdrew due to injury after a rough start.
- •Jon Rahm currently sits at the bottom of the leaderboard.
- 5:44 PMCBS Sports — 2026 BMW PGA Championship leaderboard: Ryan Gerard leads after Round 2; Patrick Reed withdraws with injury
"Gerard looks to join Billy Horschel and Arnold Palmer as American winners of this event
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