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Aaron Rai Shares BMW PGA Championship Opening-Round Lead
Aaron Rai played very well in the first round of the BMW PGA Championship.
He scored six shots under par, which put him at the top of the leaderboard.
Joakim Lagergren also scored six under par, so they share the lead.
Rai made seven birdies and only one bogey.
He played in the same group as Rory McIlroy and Ryan Fox.
Fox scored four under par and is tied for seventh.
McIlroy scored three under par and is tied for 19th.
Rai has also finished in the top five at this tournament during the last three years.
Aaron Rai shot a 6-under 66 to share the opening-round lead with Joakim Lagergren.
Rai made seven birdies and one bogey while playing alongside Rory McIlroy and Ryan Fox.
Ryan Fox carded a 4-under 68 to sit tied for seventh.
Rory McIlroy finished with a 3-under 69 and is tied for 19th.
Rai entered the event after finishing inside the top five at Wentworth for the previous three years.
- Who
- Aaron Rai and Joakim Lagergren share the lead, with Rory McIlroy and Ryan Fox also among the featured players.
- What
- Rai and Lagergren each shot 6-under 66 in the opening round of the BMW PGA Championship.
- Where
- The tournament is being played at Wentworth.
- When
- The opening round of the BMW PGA Championship.
- Why
- Rai is seeking another strong result after finishing inside the top five at the event for the previous three years.
Key facts
- Event
- BMW PGA Championship
- Opening-round leaders
- Aaron Rai and Joakim Lagergren
- Leading score
- 6-under 66
- Rai's round
- Seven birdies and one bogey
- Ryan Fox
- 4-under 68, tied for seventh
- Rory McIlroy
- 3-under 69, tied for 19th
- Other 5-under players
- Ryan Gerard, Adam Scott, Ludvig Aberg and Nacho Elvira
Sources
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