McIlroy produces big finish with eagle at No. 18 to move into contention at BMW PGA Championship

At the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, Rory McIlroy stayed competitive with a strong performance in the third round. He finished with an eagle on the 18th hole to move up to second place, just two strokes behind leaders Manuel Elvira and Filippo Celli, who were tied at 13 under par after three rounds. The leaderboard was tightly packed, with over 20 players within four shots of the lead, setting up a thrilling finale on Sunday.

J.J. Spaun won the tournament in his debut, securing victory by two strokes with a final round score of 5-under-par 67. Spaun's triumph came after he was snubbed for selection as part of the U.S. Presidents Cup team, which fueled his motivation to win at Wentworth. His victory made it three Americans winning this event in the last six years and marked his second title of the year following the Texas Open.

The tournament saw numerous top players compete, including McIlroy who is aiming for a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title, and other notable golfers such as Aaron Rai, Adam Scott, and Ryan Gerard.