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

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 20 September 2026 at 2:38 am

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 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.

At Wentworth on Sunday, McIlroy will take off in hot pursuit of a second PGA Championship crown.

As was the case last year, he is the reigning Masters champion.

Another season that will inevitably be defined by Augusta National could find itself with a cherry on top.

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

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