Danny Willett wants Rory McIlroy-like support

Masters champion Danny Willett wants to experience the same support which roared Rory McIlroy to a home victory last week after making a flawless start to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

In his first round in England since winning his maiden major title at Augusta, Willett carded six birdies and no bogeys in an opening 66 to finish a shot behind YE Yang, Joost Luiten, and Scott Hend.

The 28-year-old from Sheffield experienced at first hand the backing McIlroy received in last week’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, playing alongside the four-time major winner in the final round.