Rory McIlroy gives himself a chance to repeat history at PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy acknowledges the crowd after setting up a tap-in for an eagle at the last. Photograph: Chris Roll/Action Plus/Shutterstock Rory McIlroy acknowledges the crowd after setting up a tap-in for an eagle at the last. Photograph: Chris Roll/Action Plus/Shutterstock European Tour Rory McIlroy gives himself a chance to repeat history at PGA Championship Northern Irishman two behind Celli and Elvira

Unlikely leaders birdie 18th to reach 13 under

Prefer the Guardian on Google Eighteen holes sit between Rory McIlroy and an impressive piece of symmetry. In September 2025, McIlroy claimed a second Irish Open title in euphoric scenes at the K Club. Five months earlier, he had won the Masters.