Billy Horschel sorry for ‘generational talent’ Rory McIlroy after Wentworth win

American Billy Horschel sympathised with Rory McIlroy after condemning golf’s self-proclaimed “nearly man” to another heartbreaking defeat in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Horschel eagled the second play-off hole to win the DP World Tour’s flagship event for the second time in four years after he, McIlroy and South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence had finished tied on 20 under par.

Lawrence was eliminated on the first extra hole after seeing his third shot spin back off the green and into the water, with McIlroy and Horschel both making birdie.

Billy Horschel EAGLES the second play-off hole to win the BMW PGA Championship