The BMW PGA Championship 2026 at Wentworth Club saw American Ryan Gerard (-12) move into the outright lead after a sensational second-round -7. Gerard followed up his opening 67 with one of the best rounds of the day, opening up a two-shot advantage heading into the weekend.

Australia’s Adam Scott (-10) continued his impressive form with a -5 round, while Italy’s Filippo Celli (-10) matched that tally with a superb -6 to share second place. Both remain firmly in contention as the tournament reaches the halfway stage.

Round 1 co-leader Aaron Rai (-9) stayed in the hunt after a steady -3, while Spain’s Manuel Elvira (-9) surged up the leaderboard with a brilliant -6 to join him in a tie for fourth.

A packed group sits at -8, including England’s Ross Fisher (-8), New Zealand’s Ryan Fox (-8), Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy (-8), American J.J. Spaun (-8), and Spain’s Nacho Elvira (-8). McIlroy’s -5 round delighted home fans and puts him firmly in the mix heading into Moving Day.