Rory McIlroy finds water on 18th to sit five shots off lead at PGA Championship

Shane Lowry carded five birdies in his final seven holes to join Justin Rose in the clubhouse on five-under par.

FIVE SHOTS OFF LEAD: Rory McIlroy found the water on the final hole to finish five shots off the pace after day one of the BMW PGA Championship at a rain-hit Wentworth.

Rory McIlroy found the water on the final hole to finish five shots off the pace after day one of the BMW PGA Championship at a rain-hit Wentworth.

The world number two arrived in Surrey fresh from winning his home open with a thrilling play-off victory over Joakim Lagergren at the K Club on Sunday.