Rory McIlroy faced a series of challenges during the first round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, England. Despite losing the club head on his 9-iron during a shot on the par-5 No. 12, McIlroy managed to post a solid 5-under 67, putting him two strokes behind the leader, Matthew Baldwin.
McIlroy, ranked No. 3 in the world, showcased resilience throughout the round. After a peculiar incident where the head of his 9-iron detached mid-swing, he recovered well and even made a back-handed putt next to a water hazard to save par on the 8th hole.
