Former professional golfer Wayne Riley wants people to stop comparing Rory McIlroy to Tiger Woods and appreciate the Northern Irishman for what he is after his latest near-miss. McIlroy is the closest golfer still playing to Tiger Woods' joint record of 82 PGA Tour wins having picked up 26 titles so far in his career.

Billy Horschel won the BMW PGA Championship after beating Rory McIlroy and Thriston Lawrence in a thrilling three-man playoff at Wentworth on Sunday to take home the winner's cheque of $1.53 million.

Billy Horschel became the first American golfer to win the BMW PGA Championship twice when he holed a brilliant eagle Sunday to beat four-time major winner Rory McIlroy in a playoff. Horschel showed no sign of nerves when he sank a long putt from near the edge of the green on the second playoff hole,

Rory McIlroy was left stunned after an incredible eagle putt from Billy Horschel saw him claim victory at the BMW PGA Championship in a play-off full of drama. McIlroy, Horschel and Thriston Lawrence all finished on 20 under to tie the top of the leaderboard before the latter was knocked out after hitting the water on the 18th.

The four-time Major winner finished runner-up on the DP World Tour for the second week in a row at Wentworth, but he's determined to focus on the positives

Billy Horschel faced a 30-footer for eagle in the second playoff hole at the BMW PGA Championship. If it fell, Horschel would emerge victorious. If it missed, a third extra hole against Rory McIlroy loomed.