Rory McIlroy kicked off the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth with an impressive five-under-par 67, despite a bizarre incident where his 9-iron clubhead flew off mid-shot on the par-five 12th hole. McIlroy, who managed to recover and maintain his strong performance, expressed relief that his shot landed near the hole despite the equipment failure. This round comes shortly after a near-miss at the Irish Open, where McIlroy led until the final stages but ultimately lost to Rasmus Hojgaard. McIlroy remains optimistic and focused, aiming to capitalize on his good form and past successes at Wentworth to secure a win. He emphasized his readiness to move past the Irish Open setback and is eager to contend for another significant victory.