Wentworth: This week, golf fans around the world are focusing their attention on Europe for the DP World Tour's 2026 BMW PGA Championship, which kicks off at Wentworth Club in England. This tournament serves as a gathering place for Europe's best golfers and is one of the highlights of the DP World Tour.
According to Thai News Agency, last season, Alex Noren won his second BMW PGA Championship before serving as co-captain of Team Europe in the Ryder Cup. In that match against the United States, Irish pro Shane Lowry made the winning putt on the 18th hole, securing half the crucial point for Europe and guaranteeing the trophy.
Lowry is competing this week in red-hot form, having just made history by winning the Irish Open in his homeland last week with an 11-stroke victory over his rivals. The former champion from a few years ago is aiming to maintain this momentum, along with several of his European Ryder Cup teammates.
While Rory McIlroy previously won this tournament in 2014 and came close to a second title on numerous occasions over the past decade, he stumbled at the Irish Open due to significant putting problems.
In addition, the list of former champions competing this week includes Francesco Molinari, Danny Willett, Tyrrell Hatton, and Open Championship winner Ryan Fox. While the majority of the lineup are European and International pros, the American golfers are led by Ryan Gerard, as well as Patrick Reed, the current Race to Dubai points leader, who is poised to make a splash in this tournament.