Ludvig Åberg and Tom Vaillant share the lead at the 2025 BMW PGA Championship after impressive 8-under 64s at Wentworth. European Ryder Cup teammate Matt Fitzpatrick sits close with a 66, while Rory McIlroy finished five shots back following a bogey on the final hole. Weather delays and a dramatic finish highlighted Round 1, setting up an exciting weekend with major Ryder Cup stars in contention. Get the latest leaderboard updates, round highlights, and expert analysis from the DP World Tour’s flagship event.
Key moments:
– Ludvig Åberg shares lead after eight birdies
– Rory McIlroy’s late water hazard leaves him five shots off the pace
– Matt Fitzpatrick, Shane Lowry, and Justin Rose in top positions
– Weather delays reshuffle tee times and round completions
– Ryder Cup preparation heating up with all eyes on Team Europe
Keywords: BMW PGA Championship, Ludvig Åberg, Rory McIlroy, Wentworth, DP World Tour, Matt Fitzpatrick, Ryder Cup, golf highlights, leaderboard
In a thrilling start to the BMW PGA Championship, Levig Aberg has made headlines by sharing the lead. While Rory Mroy faced a challenging day, finishing five strokes behind after a tough opening round. This event held at the picturesque Wentworth in Virginia Water, England, was notably impacted by weather conditions, adding an extra layer of complexity to the competition. Aubberg, a talented golfer from Sweden, is not just any player. He’s been selected as a captain’s pick for the European Rder Cup team, which is gearing up for a highly anticipated showdown at Beth Paige Black later this month. On Thursday, he delivered an impressive performance, carding an eight underpar 64, which placed him at the top of the leaderboard alongside Tom Veent. Meanwhile, Mroy, who recently celebrated a playoff victory at the Amjun Irish Open against Joakeim Lagerrren, started strong with birdies on the first and fourth holes. However, his momentum took a hit when he stumbled with a bogey on the par three fifth hole. Despite bouncing back with additional birdies on the 10th, 12th, and 16th holes, Mackroyy’s day ended on a sour note. His approach shot on the par five 18th hole found the water leading to another bogey and a first round score of 69. As the day progressed, play was halted due to darkness at 7:30 p.m. meaning that those who started late will need to return Friday morning to complete their rounds. Earlier in the day, a 90-minute weather delay had already disrupted the flow of the tournament. In the standings, Casey Jarvis stood alone in third place, just one shot behind the leaders. Notably, nearly all members of Europe’s RDER Cup team were present at Wentworth, with the exception of Sept Straa, who is at home supporting his wife after the premature birth of their child. As shared by European captain Luke Donald last week in Ireland, Aubberg’s journey began with a bogey on the first hole, but he quickly turned things around. not dropping another shot for the rest of the round. He recorded four birdies on the front nine and added two more on the 10th and 12th holes, finishing strong with three additional birdies. Matt Fitzpatrick, another player chosen by Captain Donald, finished with a score of 66, placing him just two shots off the lead. Ryder Cup teammates Justin Rose and Shane Lowry were close behind, each one shot further back. Former world number one John Wrong managed to secure three birdies starting from the 15th hole, finishing his round with a score of 71. This tournament is shaping up to be an exciting leadup to the RDER Cup. But with so many variables at play, who do you think will emerge victorious? Will Aubberg maintain his lead or can Mroy bounce back in the coming rounds? Share your thoughts in the comments.
