BMW PGA Championship Day 2: Aphibarnrat leads; Scott two back; Lowry fights for Ryder Cup place

Shane Lowry gave his Ryder Cup hopes a major boost as he carded a 66 to move himself right into the mix on day two of the 2021 BMW PGA Championship.

The Irishman entered the week at Wentworth Golf Club in an automatic qualification spot for Padraig Harrington's team but also as potentially the most likely man to drop out should results not go his way, admitting on Wednesday that his rivals would be "gunning" for him.

A host of scenarios could still play out over the West Course before the week is out but after adding a 66 to his opening 70, Lowry was within touching distance of the leaders after 36 holes.  Read more

From the Belfast Telegraph:

England’s Laurie Canter set the halfway target in the BMW PGA Championship as the Ryder Cup qualifying battle continued to dominate the agenda at Wentworth but Shane Lowry has fired himself into contention with a sublime second round.

Canter carded eight birdies and two bogeys in a second round of 66 to post a halfway total of 11 under par, three shots clear of a six-strong group which included former Open champion Lowry.

Lowry matched Canter’s 66 as he looked to cement his place in the automatic Ryder Cup qualifying places and secure a coveted debut at Whistling Straits later this month.  Read more

From European Tour Day Two Digest:

Kiradech kept his nose in front, Francesco was dancing in the dark, we had two pieces of perfection and the Ryder Cup race was hotting up on day two of the 2021 BMW PGA Championship.  Read more

Wade Ormsby is the other Aussie besides Scott who has made the cut in this prestigious tournament.  He is on 5-under, together with the likes of Hovland and Fleetwood. (It was Ormsby who fired this beautiful eagle in the Swiss Alps.)