It was a thrilling start to the BMW Championship at Soft Olympia Fields on Thursday, with Rory McIlroy and Brian Harman tied for the lead after the first day. McIlroy and Harman both shot a 7-under 63, setting the stage for a thrilling weekend of golf.
McIlroy was in top form, hitting 13 of 14 fairways and 17 of 18 greens in regulation. He made seven birdies and an eagle on the par-5 sixth hole. After his round, McIlroy said he was pleased with his performance and felt he could have gone even lower.
Harman also had a great day, making seven birdies and an eagle on the par-5 15th hole. He hit 11 of 14 fairways and 15 of 18 greens in regulation. Harman said he was pleased with his performance and felt he could have gone even lower.
The two players are now tied for the lead heading into the second round. They are followed by Justin Thomas, who is one shot back after shooting a 6-under 64. Thomas hit 11 of 14 fairways and 17 of 18 greens in regulation. He made seven birdies and an eagle on the par-5 sixth hole.
The rest of the field is bunched up, with several players tied for fourth place at 5-under. Among them are Brooks Koepka, Patrick Reed, and Hideki Matsuyama.
The BMW Championship is shaping up to be an exciting tournament. With McIlroy and Harman tied for the lead after day one, it looks like it will be a battle between them for the top spot. The rest of the field is close behind, so it should be an exciting weekend of golf at Soft Olympia Fields.
