McIlroy one off Wentworth lead after lucky break, Lowry also in hunt

"I won't be complaining about my luck until at least next year. It was very lucky."

Rory McIlroy tees off on the 17th hole during day three of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club, Virginia Water. Picture Adam Davy/PA Wire. 

Rory McIlroy took full advantage of a major stroke of luck to boost his bid for a second BMW PGA Championship title following a moving tribute to the Queen at Wentworth.

McIlroy began his second round eight shots off the lead shared by Soren Kjeldsen and Viktor Hovland, but gradually made up ground with an eagle on the fourth and a birdie on the eighth taking him out in 32.