Golf

Rory McIlroy moves in the right direction to contend in the BMW Championship

Second successive 68 puts him firmly in the chasing pack, helped by a chip-in birdie on the final hole

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the third hole during the second round of the BMW Championship. Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the third hole during the second round of the BMW Championship. Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty
Philip Reid
Fri Aug 19 2022 - 21:31 • 3 MIN READ

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times