BMW PGA Championship

2024 - 9 - 20

Rory’s Club Goes Flying, but His Game Stays Strong – BMW PGA Drama!

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Who knew clubs could have such a dramatic exit? Rory McIlroy's wild day at the BMW PGA Championship is one for the books!

In an electrifying kickoff to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, Rory McIlroy brought the drama as he introduced an unexpected twist to his round. With impressive resilience, he carded a 5-under 67 despite a mid-swing mishap where his 8-iron head surprisingly flew off, taking a wild exit as he swung down on the course. However, McIlroy's skill shone through; he still managed to send the ball kilometers down the fairway, proving that sometimes, you can lose a club and still win the day—stylishly, might we add! Joining McIlroy with a solid 67 were Robert MacIntyre and Shane Lowry, but the spotlight remained firmly on Rory’s action-packed round.

At the end of the first round, it was England's Matthew Baldwin who held the top spot, finishing the day with a 6-under par performance. His stellar play kept him one stroke ahead of McIlroy and the rest of the pack. Despite losing a critical club mid-game, McIlroy maintained his focus on the leaderboard and showed his championship spirit by keeping only two shots behind. In classic McIlroy style, his game was complemented by spectacular recovery shots and a surprisingly cool demeanor amidst the chaos on the course—who wouldn’t be flustered watching a club head spin around in the air?

Kiwis had a front-row seat to the spectacle, with Ryan Fox watching closely from the sidelines. Play in this prestigious tournament only heightens excitement for New Zealand golf fans, particularly in the wake of Fox's rising profile on the global circuit. As the DP World Tour's flagship event unfolds, it’s not just scores that are shaping the weekend; McIlroy’s club throw scenes remind us of the quirky, unpredictable nature of golf that keeps fans on their toes.

As the championship heats up, golf enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating how competitors will respond to the rising pressure on the course. With McIlroy’s notorious club-breaking history, one can only wonder if we’re in for more entertaining antics in the rounds ahead. Interestingly, this isn’t McIlroy’s first incident with broken clubs; back in 2016, he famously tossed his 3-wood into the crowd at the British Open, leaving fans and commentators with memorable stories to tell.

Golf is indeed a game of patience, skill, and a dash of drama, especially as we witnessed during McIlroy's ‘rollercoaster’ round. As the championship unfolds, let’s keep our eyes peeled for more not-so-ordinary moments because, as we now know, the unexpected is simply part of the game!

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BMW PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy breaks club in opening ... (Sky Sports)

Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre and Shane Lowry all card opening-round 67s at Wentworth to sit two strokes behind leader Matthew Baldwin on seven under; ...

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BMW PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy loses club head to ... (New Zealand Herald)

Rory McIlroy has survived a “rollercoaster” day which included breaking a club mid-shot and Kiwi Ryan Fox had a front row seat. In an incident-packed round.

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Baldwin leads BMW PGA Championship, McIlroy snaps club (Reuters)

England's Matthew Baldwin eclipsed a powerful field to lead the BMW PGA Championship by one stroke after the first round at Wentworth on Thursday.

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Rory McIlroy overcomes flying clubhead to sit two off lead at BMW ... (pgatour.com)

Rory McIlroy shot an opening 5-under 67 to finish two back of first-round leader Matthew Baldwin at the BMW PGA Championship, the DP World Tour's flagship ...

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Rory McIlroy's club breaks at BMW PGA Championship, but he still ... (usatoday.com)

Rory McIlroy once threw his 3-wood in frustration at the 2016 British Open at Royal Troon and broke it, and there was that time at the 2015 WGC-Cadillac ...

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McIlroy loses a club head and the lead in eventful 67 in first round at ... (The Associated Press)

Rory McIlroy lost the club head on his 9-iron and then lost the lead by going out of bounds on the last hole in shooting an eventful 5-under 67 in the first ...

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Rory McIlroy's remarkable recovery at BMW PGA Championship ... (Irish Star)

Rory McIlroy's 8-iron head went flying off mid-swing at the 12th hole at Wentworth on Thursday, but the former world No 1 managed to hit his golf ball to ...

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Baldwin leads BMW PGA Championship, McIlroy snaps club (CNA)

LONDON : England's Matthew Baldwin eclipsed a powerful field to lead the BMW PGA Championship by one stroke after the first round at Wentworth on Thursday.

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McIlroy loses club head, lead in eventful 67 at BMW PGA ... (Washington Times)

Rory McIlroy lost the club head on his 9-iron and then lost a chance to take the first-round lead by going out of bounds on the last hole in an eventful ...

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Rory off to quick start at BMW PGA Championship (Yahoo Sports)

The Golf Central crew reflects on Rory McIlroy's opening round of the 2024 BMW PGA Championship, where he got off to a strong start despite losing the head ...

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Golf-Baldwin leads BMW PGA Championship, McIlroy snaps club (ThePrint)

LONDON (Reuters) – England's Matthew Baldwin eclipsed a powerful field to lead the BMW PGA Championship by one stroke after the first round at Wentworth on ...

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McIlroy loses a club head and the lead in eventful 67 in first round at ... (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)

Rory McIlroy attends the day one of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, England, Thursday, September 19, 2024.

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BMW PGA Championship live scoreboard: Rory McIlroy and Shane ... (Independent.ie)

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both tee off their second round at the BMW PGA in Wentworth hoping to close the gap on the leaders going into the weekend after ...

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After congratulating the wrong twin, Billy Horschel making moves at ... (usatoday.com)

Horschel is also auctioning off his West Ham FC bag that he used in his 2024 Open Championship run.

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Former Amazon delivery driver Matt Baldwin leads way at BMW PGA ... (Meath Chronicle)

Baldwin lies on 13 under par at the halfway stage as he eyes the first prize.

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Matt Baldwin shoots 66 to equal record at halfway point of BMW ... (North Wales Chronicle)

England's Matt Baldwin set a daunting clubhouse target on a weather-affected day two of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Baldwin, who held a one-shot ...

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BMW PGA Championship: Round 2 tee times as Rory McIlroy ... (SB Nation)

Matthew Baldwin shot a 9-under 63 to lead after 18 holes. There are 11 at 5-under alongside McIlroy, so plenty of guys are lurking on the leaderboard. Among ...

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Highlights: 2024 BMW PGA Championship, Round 1 (Yahoo Sports)

Watch the best shots and highlights from the first round of the 2024 BMW PGA Championship from Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, England.

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Matthew Baldwin ties 36-hole record to set fierce pace at BMW PGA ... (pgatour.com)

VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Three weeks ago, Matthew Baldwin was laughing at himself for mishitting a drive so badly that the ball went between his legs ...

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BMW PGA Championship: Matt Baldwin ties Wentworth record ... (Sky Sports)

Englands Matt Baldwin equals Paul McGinleys tournament record of 13 under through 36 holes; Rory McIlroy in contention four strokes behind after closing ...

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2024 BMW PGA Championship scores: Rory McIlroy in mix entering ... (CBSSports.com)

For the second straight week, McIlroy enters the weekend with a chance to win on the DP World Tour.

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How to watch: 2024 BMW PGA Championship, Kroger Queen City ... (Yahoo Sports)

Rory McIlroy and a host of European stars will be competing at Wentworth Club in Surrey, England. Meanwhile, nearly half the members of the Solheim Cup teams ...

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After congratulating the wrong twin, Billy Horschel making moves at ... (Yahoo Sports)

Billy Horschel has never been one to let a small mistake keep a good golfer down. During Monday's practice round at the BMW PGA Championship at the ...

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Rory McIlroy four back of unheralded leader at BMW PGA ... (Yahoo Sports)

VIRGINIA WATER, England — Three weeks ago, Matthew Baldwin was laughing at himself for mishitting a drive so badly that the ball went between his legs and ...

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Matt Baldwin Ties BMW PGA Championship Record, Leads by Two (Bunkers Paradise)

With his impressive rounds of 65 and 66, Baldwin sits atop the leaderboard with a total score of 13 under par, equaling the tournament record first set by Paul ...

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BMW PGA Championship leader worked for Amazon in 2022 and ... (Daily Express)

Matthew Baldwin was driving Amazon vans just two years ago but now the Englishman has a two-shot lead heading into the weekend at the BMW PGA Championship.

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LPGA TOUR KROGER QUEEN CITY CHAMPIONSHIP AND DP ... (NBC Sports Pressbox)

Kroger Queen City Championship Coverage from TPC River Bend in Ohio Airs 1-4 p.m. ET Today Through Sunday. Rory McIlroy Headlines BMW PGA Championship Field ...

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Friday's golf: Matthew Baldwin, ranked No. 363, leads BMW PGA ... (The Detroit News)

Virginia Water, England – Three weeks ago, Matthew Baldwin was laughing at himself for mishitting a drive so badly that the ball went between his legs and ...

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BMW PGA Championship: Matt Baldwin leads by two shots after ... (BBC News)

Matt Baldwin takes a two-shot lead at the BMW PGA Championship after equalling the tournament record over the first two rounds.

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McIlroy Loses Club Head And Lead In Eventful First-Round 67 At ... (SwingU Clubhouse)

VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Rory McIlroy lost the club head on his 8-iron and then lost a chance to take the first-round lead by going out of bounds on ...

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