Ludvig Aberg, Tom Vaillant Share Lead at BMW Championship After Weather-Delayed Round

Ludvig Åberg and Tom Vaillant share the lead after the first round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, each shooting an impressive eight-under-par 64 despite heavy rain and an 85- to 90-minute weather delay that disrupted play. Åberg overcame an opening bogey to post nine birdies, finishing strong with three consecutive birdies, while Vaillant, playing in the first group, made six birdies in his final seven holes. South Africa's Casey Jarvis trails by one stroke, with Matt Fitzpatrick, Richie Ramsay, Antoine Rozner, and Joakim Lagergren close behind. Rory McIlroy, hampered by the weather and a bogey on the last hole, finished at three-under 69, alongside Shane Lowry and Justin Rose, while Jon Rahm posted a 71. The challenging conditions caused some players to suspend their rounds due to darkness, with late starters returning the next day to complete their rounds. The tournament features a strong field including 11 of Europe's Ryder Cup players preparing for the upcoming match against Team USA at Bethpage Black.