McIlroy falters as Rai shares lead at Wentworth
Aaron Rai shoots a six-under 66 to share the first-round lead with Sweden's Joakim Lagergren at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth as Rory McIlroy suffers a late stumble.
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Key People
Aaron Rai is a professional golfer from England.
Adam Scott is an actor known for his roles in comedy television and films.
Joakim Lagergren is a Swedish golfer who has won once on the DP World Tour.
Jon Rahm is a Spanish professional golfer and captain of the Legion XIII team.
Matt Fitzpatrick is a professional golfer from England.
Rory McIlroy is a professional golfer and Masters champion from Northern Ireland.
Ryan Gerard is a professional golfer from the United States.
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Aaron Rai shoots a six-under 66 to share the first-round lead with Sweden's Joakim Lagergren at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth as Rory McIlroy suffers a late stumble.
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