Willett shares Wentworth lead after mixed round

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VIRGINIA WATER, England — Masters champion Danny Willett experienced a mixed round as he claimed a share of the lead in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Following on from a flawless 66 in his first round in England since winning his maiden major title at Augusta, Willett raced to the turn in a tournament-record of 29 thanks to six birdies in seven holes from the third.

At that stage the world No.9 enjoyed a five-shot lead and was on course to break the 36-hole scoring record of 13-under-par, but dropped his first shot of the week on the 10th and also bogeyed the 15th, 16th and 17th to come home in 39.

Editor’s PicksWhy Willett must win at Wentworth

The European Tour’s flagship event has been a touch flat this year for various reasons, which is why Danny Willett must emerge victorious at Wentworth on Sunday.

The 28-year-old’s 10-under-par total of 134 was later matched by first-round joint …

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