Rory McIlroy makes crucial birdie under pressure at final hole to avoid cut at Wentworth; Ryder Cup selection Ludwig Åberg in share of lead with fellow Swede Sebastian Soderberg on -10; watch round three from Wentworth live from 8:30am on Saturday on Sky Sports Golf
Last Updated: 15/09/23 8:09pm
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Rory McIlroy found water at the eighth hole of his second round at the BMW Championship, leaving him in danger of missing the cut
Rory McIlroy found water at the eighth hole of his second round at the BMW Championship, leaving him in danger of missing the cut
Rory McIlroy provided a major boost to his Ryder Cup preparations by birdieing the final hole of his second round at the BMW PGA Championship to avoid the cut at Wentworth.
Needing a birdie at the par-five 18th to extend his tournament, McIlroy produced a brilliant drive and approach iron before two-putting to move to -1 for the round and overall.
The Northern Irishman was once more outshone by playing partner – and European Ryder Cup team-mate – Ludwig Åberg, as the 23-year-old also birdied the final hole to move into a share of the lead with fellow Swede Sebastian Soderberg on -10.
McIlroy’s round, and several others’, finished in almost total darkness as a delay caused by fog earlier on Friday and slow play led to a chaotic and surreal finale.
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Ludvig Åberg shines as he chips in his shot from an awkward spot on the edge of the green for a birdie!
First-round leader Marcus Helligkilde was one of several players who will need to return to Wentworth to finish their second rounds on Saturday morning, with the Dane still in contention having been -8 after 14 holes.
More to follow…
Sky Sports’ live coverage of the BMW PGA Championship continues on Saturday with Featured Groups from 8.30am ahead of full coverage from midday on Sky Sports Golf.
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