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Why is McIlroy trending?

Updated 18/09/2026, 21:31:21 UTC

McIlroy is drawing attention across 2 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

The coverage

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.

SportsSky Sports1h ago

McIlroy eyes chance to leapfrog Reed in Race to Dubai Rankings

SportsBBC Sport2h ago

McIlroy in mix heading into weekend at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy stays in contention with a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

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