The morning wave at Wentworth belonged to Rory McIlroy, and the numbers prove it. His team posted a massive 42-under scramble score to claim the top spot, according to GolfMagic. That total was a full seven shots ahead of Jeff Winther’s squad, which finished at 35-under. This wasn’t a close call; it was a statement performance by the Masters champion.
McIlroy didn’t play alone. Stuart Broad, a former England cricketer, and Olympic gold medallist Sam Quek were his partners. The trio, plus a fourth amateur, made the course look short. While other pros struggled to keep pace, McIlroy’s group found a rhythm that no one else could match. The gap between first and second place in the morning wave was simply too wide to overcome.
Afternoon Chaos and Tied Winners
The afternoon wave told a different story entirely, ending in a dead heat between two teams. JJ Spaun’s group and Eugenio Chacarra’s quartet both shot 36-under to share the win, per GolfMagic. Spaun played with Amir Karimpour, Romain Peugeot, and Kris Adams. Chacarra teamed up with Chris Hawkins, Darren Hall, and Alex Bentley. The afternoon scores were impressive, but they still fell short of the morning’s 42-under benchmark.
Big names filled the field across both waves, adding serious star power to the event. Former football stars like Gareth Bale, Joe Hart, and Eden Hazard took to the course. Bale even played alongside European Ryder Cup star Ludvig Åberg. That pairing drew plenty of attention, but they finished outside the top spot in the morning wave. The competition was fierce, yet McIlroy’s team stood alone at the top.
Experience Trumps Risk on the West Course
While the Pro-Am results are fun, the real test for the pros starts now. Young player Ayora knows that consistency matters more than flashy shots. He admitted that his putting remains a weakness and that he needs to manage the course better. He learned from last year’s mistakes, when he tried to hit the ball too far and ended up with a double bogey.
The Pro-Am results show who has the touch, but the tournament will test who has the grit. McIlroy proved he can dominate a scramble, but the West Course demands precision under pressure.
