BMW PGA Championship 2026: Ryan Gerard takes two-shot lead at halfway stage, as McIlroy impresses to go four shots back

American Ryan Gerard surged to a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the 2026 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, overtaking Adam Scott and Filippo Celli who had briefly shared the clubhouse lead at 10 under par. Rory McIlroy had an impressive second round to sit four shots off the lead heading into the weekend. Jon Rahm struggled through another difficult day and missed the cut.