Tyrrell Hatton takes sets clubhouse target at BMW PGA Championship

Shane Lowry is even par after eight holes while Graeme McDowell is one over par after his opening round

England’s Tyrrell Hatton in action during day one of BMW PGA Championship. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

After almost nine months in America, England’s Tyrrell Hatton fittingly took route 66 to set the clubhouse target in the BMW PGA Championship, the tournament which inspired him to become a professional.

Hatton carded an eagle, five birdies and a solitary bogey at Wentworth to finish six under par, two shots ahead of Scottish Open winner Aaron Rai, Matthias Schwab, Scott Hend and JB Hansen.