Ryan Gerard takes two-shot lead at BMW PGA Championship; McIlroy four back
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Ryan Gerard finished day two of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth with a two-shot lead, carding a bogey-free seven-under 65 for a total of 12 under par. Adam Scott and Filippo Celli both shared the previous clubhouse lead at 10 under before Gerard's strong afternoon performance. Rory McIlroy impressed, ending the day four shots behind at eight under, tied for sixth with several others. Notable players Jon Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood missed the cut, while Patrick Reed withdrew due to injury after nine holes.
- •Gerard leads at 12 under after round two.
- •McIlroy sits at eight under, tied for sixth.
- •Scott and Celli were previously co-leaders at 10 under.
- •Rahm and Fleetwood missed the tournament cut.
- •Reed withdrew after going nine over par.
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — McIlroy on the charge at PGA Championship
"Rory McIlroy revived his hopes of victory in the European Tour's flagship PGA Championship with a five-under par second round that left him four strokes off the lead as Ryan Gerard of the United States remained out in front.Gerard, who had started the day at five under, rolled in a fine eagle from 20 feet on the 17th to take the outright lead, before finishing with a birdie in a superb round of 65.
"Ryan Gerard leapfrogged Adam Scott and Filippo Celli to take a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the BMW PGA Championship, as Rory McIlroy impressed on day two to finish four shots off the lead.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 5:46 PMMcIlroy on the charge at PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy revived his hopes of victory in the European Tour's flagship PGA Championship with a five-under par second round that left him four strokes off the lead as Ryan Gerard of the United States remained out in front.Gerard, who had started the day at five under, rolled in a fine eagle from 20 feet on the 17th to take the outright lead, before finishing with a birdie in a superb round of 65.
- Sky Sports—Gerard surges to take clubhouse lead, as McIlroy impresses at Wentworth
Ryan Gerard leapfrogged Adam Scott and Filippo Celli to take a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the BMW PGA Championship, as Rory McIlroy impressed on day two to finish four shots off the lead.
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