McIlroy back in form with lead at BMW Championship
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Scotland's Robert MacIntyre closed on two under, having withdrawn from the St Jude Championship before the second round following an opening 12-over 82. Having reached the turn at two under, McIlroy birdied the 13th and then three of the last four holes, sharing his lead with the American quartet of Gary Woodland, Wyndham Clark, JJ Spaun and Chris Gotterup. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the BMW Championship 2026 at Bellerive Country Club on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Furthermore, Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll with their daughter, Poppy alongside the DP World Tour Championship trophy and the Race to Dubai trophy following a victory at the DP World Tour Championship 2024.
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Scotland's Robert MacIntyre closed on two under, having withdrawn from the St Jude Championship before the second round following an opening 12-over 82.
according to BBC SportHaving reached the turn at two under, McIlroy birdied the 13th and then three of the last four holes, sharing his lead with the American quartet of Gary Woodland, Wyndham Clark, JJ Spaun and Chris Gotterup.
according to BBC SportRory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the BMW Championship 2026 at Bellerive Country Club on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri.
according to New York PostRory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll with their daughter, Poppy alongside the DP World Tour Championship trophy and the Race to Dubai trophy following a victory at the DP World Tour Championship 2024.
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