Hend hits front as Willett's Wentworth challenge unravels

By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Australian Scott Hend sprinted to the top of the BMW PGA Championship leaderboard on Saturday, taking full advantage as overnight pacesetter Danny Willett's title challenge unraveled in spectacular style. The back nine at Wentworth is unlikely to go down as U.S. Masters winner Willett's favorite piece of land after he suffered on the inward half for the second successive day. Willett, however, is still in title contention on six-under 210, three behind Hend who had a tap-in eagle putt at the 18th hole to return a 73.

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