One week ahead of the Presidents Cup, Ryan Gerard is making waves at the 2026 BMW PGA Championship in Wentworth. Despite not being selected by captain Brandt Snedeker, Gerard leads the tournament at 12 under, following a strong finish where he went 3 under in his last two holes, surpassing Adam Scott, who finished the round at 10 under.

Scott praised the event, stating, "This is one of the special events in the world... it feels like a big championship, and I'd dearly love to be in with a chance on Sunday."

Gerard, who recently secured a third-place finish at East Lake, is eager to showcase his skills on the DP World Tour. His performance propelled him ahead of competitors like Rory McIlroy, who carded a 67 to sit at 8 under, alongside J.J. Spaun.

The tournament faced a setback with Patrick Reed withdrawing due to an injury after hitting a tree root on the ninth hole. Reed's rocky start included a triple bogey and two double bogeys, leaving him at 44 on the front nine. His absence opens the door for McIlroy to potentially take the lead in the Race to Dubai standings with a win.

Despite the challenges, McIlroy remains focused, stating, "I'm motivated regardless of who it is... this weekend is a big weekend for me to pick up a few points."

Notably absent from the competition is Jon Rahm, who struggled with rounds of 78-77, finishing last on the leaderboard. As the weekend approaches, the battle intensifies at Wentworth.