A finale that would make even screenwriters jealous is brewing at the BMW PGA Championship, where two underdogs are suddenly stealing the show. Manuel Elvira and Filippo Celli share the lead after the third round on the Wentworth greens and head into the final day with an impressive score of 13-under par (203). Right behind them lurks the superstar – Rory McIlroy, just two shots back.
McIlroy delivered a stellar round of 69 on Saturday, spectacularly finishing with a birdie-eagle run. His eagle, especially on the closing holes, was a statement and kept him at 11-under par (205) in contention for the title. A performance that electrified the fans and proved that the Northern Irishman is always good for drama.
Rory McIlroy finished birdie, eagle, including hitting his approach to the last stone dead, to shoot a 3rd round of 69 and climb within 2 shots of the lead at the BMW PGA Championship. If he finishes solo 2nd tomorrow or better, he will over take Patrick Reed on the Race to
Auf X weiterlesenThe Chasers Lie in Wait
However, the chasers are numerous and very close. Alejandro Del Rey, J.J. Spaun, and Johannes Veerman are just one shot behind Elvira and Celli at 204 strokes – anything can still happen on Sunday. The tension is palpable, as the pressure on the co-leaders is immense. Ryan Gerard, who led the field at 12-under after round two, has since fallen off the leaderboard, once again underscoring the volatility of this tournament.
Showdown at Wentworth
The stage is set for a truly thrilling final round. While Elvira and Celli will be starting together in the final flight, McIlroy will be playing with Adam Scott in a true marquee group. The leaderboard is so tight that the winner of the 2026 BMW PGA Championship will likely only be decided in the final stretch, and Wentworth will crown a worthy champion.
