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Rory McIlroy turns attention to Patrick Reed in Race to Dubai chase after BMW PGA near-miss
21 Sept 2026
Rory McIlroy has turned his attention to chasing Patrick Reed in the Race to Dubai after a near-miss at the BMW PGA Championship, according to Sky Sports.
Sky Sports reported that McIlroy came close to winning at Wentworth, but a cold putter left him short of victory. The result has now pushed his focus back to the season-long standings, where Reed is the player he is trying to catch.
The Race to Dubai remains the main season-long title on the DP World Tour, and McIlroy’s position in that battle has again become a central storyline after the BMW PGA finish. Sky Sports said the Northern Irishman is now looking ahead to the ranking race rather than dwelling on the missed chance.
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