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Matsuyama Seizes BMW PGA Halfway Lead as Ryder Cup Stars Close In

The DP World Tour’s flagship event serves as Europe’s Ryder Cup tune‑up, putting several team members in close pursuit.

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NAPA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Scottie Scheffler of the United States and J.J. Spaun of the United States wait to tee off from the second tee during the first round of the Procore Championship 2025 at Silverado Resort and Spa on September 11, 2025 in Napa, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Hideki Matsuyama fired an eight-under 64, capped by a chip‑in eagle at the par‑5 17th, to reach 12 under and lead by one at Wentworth.
  • Viktor Hovland and Justin Rose are one back at 11 under after matching 66s, with Ludvig Åberg staying in contention despite a bogey at the 17th.
  • Rory McIlroy rallied with five birdies around the turn but doubled the 18th for a level‑par 72, leaving him three under and nine off the lead.
  • Ten of Europe’s Ryder Cup players advanced to the weekend as Robert MacIntyre and Tommy Fleetwood made the cut on the number and Rasmus Hojgaard missed out.
  • Play earlier was disrupted by thunderstorms and darkness, and Matt Fitzpatrick was allowed a drop on 18 after witnesses said children took his ball; he sits at seven under.