Rai shares BMW PGA Championship lead with McIlroy three back

BMW PGA Championship 2026: Aaron Rai surges to take joint-lead after first round as Rory McIlroy 'stumbles' to finish three back Aaron Rai impressed on day one of the BMW PGA Championship, tying Joakim Lagergren at the top of the leaderboard; Rory McIlroy came undone over his final five holes to finish three shots off the lead; watch the second round live on Sky Sports Golf on Friday Thursday 17 September 2026 19:14, UK Aaron Rai took a share of the BMW PGA Championship first-round lead alongside Joakim Lagergren as Rory McIlroy "stumbled" after a strong start to finish three off the lead. Rai and Lagergren of Sweden posted scores of six-under-par 66 at Wentworth, with Englishman Rai dazzling with his approach play to go four under through his front nine. In windy conditions, 2013 Masters champion Adam Scott also surged up the leaderboard to tie Ryan Gerard, Ludvig Åberg and Nacho Elvira for third with a score of 67. - Leaderboard: Rai takes share of lead on day one - Latest DP World Tour headlines, reports and highlights - Not got Sky? Latest SkySports deals or stream with no contract on NOW📺 Race to Dubai rankings leader Patrick Reed was one of 12 players to tie for seventh place heading into day two, with Viktor Hovland, Ryan Fox and Robert MacIntyre joining him with scores of four-under 68. Jon Rahm endured a tough day on the course and left himself plenty to do to make the cut on Friday, after he posted three bogeys and a double-bogey in his front nine, on his way to a six-over 78. More to follow... Who will win the BMW PGA Championship? Watch early featured groups coverage live on Sky Sports Golf on Friday from 7.30am before main coverage commences at 12pm on Sky Sports Golf. Get latest Sky Sports deals or stream with no contract on NOW