Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm are set for a head-to-head showdown in the upcoming prestigious BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. These two European rivals are the leading favorites who vie for the top position on the leaderboard in the DP World Tour's flagship event.
Jon, the current Masters champion and winner of the 2021 US Open, consistently emerges as a prominent contender whenever he participates in a tournament. On the other hand, Rory, currently ranked as the world's number two golfer, aims to secure one last victory before the Ryder Cup, scheduled for later this month.
Nevertheless, the field boasts numerous other prominent golfers, including Viktor Hovland, Tommy Fleetwood, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Shane Lowry, all set to compete.
BMW PGA Championship details
The tournament is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, September 12, and will conclude on Sunday, September 17. This event will take place at the Wentworth Club in Virginia Water, Surrey. The golf course has a par of 72 and spans a distance of 7,267 yards.
While specific timings have not been finalized, it is expected that the play will likely begin around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
How to Watch the BMW PGA Championship on TV?
The BMW PGA Championship is a highly popular tournament and gets broadcast widely.
Viewers can catch all the tournament action on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Golf.
If you're eager to enjoy the BMW PGA championship this year, all you need to do is to subscribe to Sky TV. Customers of Sky TV can get live streaming at no additional cost using the SkyGo app. If one doesn't have a Sky Sports subscription, then the only way to enjoy the championship is by buying the pack for either US$14.66 for a daily pass or US$41.54 for a monthly pass.
Additionally, talkSPORT will provide regular updates and coverage throughout the week. Fans can tune in to the talkSPORT app to listen on DAB digital radio through your smart speaker on 1089 or 1053 AM.
FAQs
A. The BMW PGA Championship will be held from 12-17 September 2023 at Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey, less than 1 hour from Central London.
A. 144 players will be teeing off, with players such as Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry, Ludvig Aberg, Francesco Molinari and more.
A. The purse prize for the BMW PGA Championship is $9 million purse each.
A. No, there won't be any Monday qualifying rounds before the BMW PGA Championship.