Rory McIlroy makes welcome return to form in first round of BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy, currently ranked world number two in golf, made a strong return to form in the first round of the BMW Championship. His performance marked a significant turnaround after a difficult showing at the previous week's St Jude Championship, where he had struggled to an eight-over-par finish. The BMW Championship represents an important opportunity for McIlroy to rebuild momentum on the PGA Tour.