Rory McIlroy: World number two back in form with lead at BMW Championship
Rory McIlroy seizes a share of the opening-round lead at the BMW Championship as Scottie Scheffler suffers a nightmare start.
What happened
World number two Rory McIlroy stands among five players tied for the lead following the opening round of the BMW Championship in St. The quick turnaround places McIlroy back in top form, capturing a share of the top spot after day one.
Conversely, Scottie Scheffler endured a disappointing first round, setting a season-worst record with a 2-over 72. Outlets including Yahoo Sports, Sky Sports, Golf Channel, CBS Sports, ESPN, and BBC News tracked the contrasting fortunes of the top golfers as the tournament leaderboard took shape.
Upcoming coverage will follow subsequent rounds of the 2026 BMW Championship to see if McIlroy maintains his advantage and how Scheffler responds in the following rounds.
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Who reported it (9)
- Scottie Scheffler sets season-worst record during disappointing first round at the BMW Championship Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Tale of two cities: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy reverse roles in St. Louis Golf Channel · 6h ago
- BMW Championship: Rory McIlroy grabs share of opening-round lead as Scottie Scheffler makes nightmare start in St Louis Sky Sports · 6h ago
- Highlights: Scheffler struggles to 2-over 72 Thursday at BMW Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- BMW Championship Leaderboard 2026 Review of Top Scorecards and Player Stats on Day 1 Bleacher Report · 6h ago
- 2026 BMW Championship leaderboard: Rory McIlroy among five tied for lead after Round 1 in St. Louis CBS Sports · 6h ago
- Highlights | Round 1 Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Rory McIlroy makes quick turnaround to share 5-way BMW lead ESPN · 6h ago
- Rory McIlroy: World number two back in form with lead at BMW Championship BBC · 6h ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
Where is the 2026 BMW Championship taking place?
Coverage indicates the tournament is being held in St. Louis.
What was Rory McIlroy's standing after the first round?
Rory McIlroy is among five players tied for the lead after Round 1.
How did Scottie Scheffler perform in the opening round?
Scottie Scheffler struggled to a 2-over 72, marking a season-worst record during a disappointing start.
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