Ryan Gerard just pulled off an absolutely insane finish at the BMW PGA Championship on Friday, sinking an eagle-birdie combo to fire a 7-under 65 and snatch a two-stroke lead after the second round! This guy is playing out of his mind at Wentworth.
Gerard’s Blazing Form and the Unfathomable Snub
Gerard is sitting at 12 under for the week at this flagship DP World Tour event, and honestly, it’s the kind of performance that would make any U.S. captain drool for the upcoming Presidents Cup. Are you kidding me? He was bogey-free on Friday, dropping just one single shot all week, and sealed his round with that incredible eagle on the 17th and a birdie on the 18th. This dude came in third at the Tour Championship last month, showing he’s got the big-game chops. So, what’s the problem? The No. 21-ranked Gerard was NOT picked by captain Brandt Snedeker for the 12-man U.S. roster! What are we even doing here? You’ve got a golfer showing this kind of relentless, lights-out form, and he’s been totally overlooked. That’s a decision Snedeker is going to have to answer for if Gerard keeps this up.
Where the Big Names Absolutely Collapsed
While Gerard was out there setting the course on fire, some of golf’s biggest stars completely fell apart. Jon Rahm, the two-time major champ and a massive name in LIV Golf, finished his 36 holes in last place among all 138 players! He shot a brutal 78-77 to end up 11 over, a mind-boggling 23 shots behind Gerard. Let that sink in: this might be the absolute worst finish of Rahm’s 228 professional tournaments. He hit his first shot on Friday into a bunker and piled up five bogeys and a double. Yikes. And talk about rough timing: Rahm was listed as a leading creditor in LIV Golf’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing with over $500 million in debts, and his golf this week felt like a financial meltdown.
It wasn’t just Rahm, either. No. 8-ranked Tommy Fleetwood also missed the cut after a 74 followed his opening 73. Then there’s Patrick Reed, who had to withdraw midway through his second round with what looked like an apparent hand injury. Reed, who’s leading the Race to Dubai, was 9 over for his round and 5 over for the tournament when he called it quits, looking like he was flexing his left hand. He had two sevens on his card in his second round alone, a triple on the first and a double on the fourth, plus another double on the eighth. What a brutal day for the big dogs.
Who’s Chasing the Lead?
Adam Scott shot a 67 and Filippo Cello a 66 to set the clubhouse target early, but only Gerard could surpass it. PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai (69) and Manuel Elvira (66) are tied for fourth, another shot back. Even Rory McIlroy managed a 67 to sit at 8 under, part of a five-way tie for sixth. But right now, all eyes are on Ryan Gerard. Can he keep this momentum going into Saturday? Everyone who watches golf is going to be glued to see if this incredible run continues, and if Brandt Snedeker will be feeling the heat for that Presidents Cup roster call.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Leave a Reply