Rory McIlroy makes quick turnaround for 5-way share of the lead at BMW as ailing Scheffler fades
Summary
Rory McIlroy tied for the lead in the BMW Championship golf tournament with a strong, error-free first round score of 6-under 64. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler struggled early due to illness and finished with a 72, his highest score since June.Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy finished his first round at the BMW Championship with a score of 64, sharing the lead.
- McIlroy returned from a four-week break and improved after working with his swing coach.
- Scottie Scheffler, ranked No. 1 in the world, scored 72 due to feeling sick during his round.
- Several past U.S. Open champions, including Gary Woodland and Wyndham Clark, were near the top of the leaderboard.
- The BMW Championship is taking place at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis.
- Bellerive was originally designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and later updated by his son, Rees Jones.
- Gary Woodland made an eagle on the 11th hole and played well despite recovering from brain surgery.
- Wyndham Clark birdied five of his last six holes and is a two-time U.S. Open winner.
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