Robert MacIntyre does Ryder Cup chances a world of good with opening 62; world No 1 and FedExCup defending champion Scottie Scheffler shoots 66, while Rory McIlroy records level-par 70; watch the BMW

The highlight of the left-hander’s day came when he holed a 66-foot effort for birdie at the 13th to spark a spectacular finish.

Tommy Fleetwood put himself in the mix early at the BMW Championship, opening with a five-under 65 at Caves Valley. Just last week, Fleetwood saw another chance slip away late, finishing behind Justin Rose and J.