BMW Championship 

BMW Championship 

Wentworth Club Eng Sept 14 to 17

Surrey England Par 72

Purse $9M + $1M=11%

This is the third of the 5 Rolex Series events for the DP World Tour.  Wentworth Club is located less than an hour from Central London.  The final 2 RDs have been sold out, so this is one of the more important DP Tour events, and may be part of a new tournament set up as a result of the LIV/ PGA & DP agreement.  It is notable that the purse is up to $9M high for DP Tour.

Last year’s winner was Shane Lowry who defeated Rahm & McIlroy by 1 stroke.  LIV players were allowed to compete and Patrick Reed finished 5th with a closing RD of 63.  Billy Horschel, the 2021 winner who will compete this year, had a confrontation with Ian Poulter about LIV players participating.  The tournament was reduced to 54 holes as the first RD was suspended and the 2nd canceled as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth who died 9/15/23.  

OPENING ROUND FAVORITES

#1 Rory McIlroy 7/1 If he is healthy my money is on him, did not play so well at Irish Open.  

#2 Viktor Hovland 15/2 He is hot who knows maybe 3 in a row.

#3 Jon Rahm 8.5/1 Maybe a few week layoff will help his game.

#4 Matt Fitzpatrick 18/1 I think his game has been to up and down.

#5 Tommy Fleetwood 18/1 He has been very good then very bad, best will be top 10.

#6 Shane Lowry 20/1 Finished 3rd by 2 strokes in Irish Open.

#6 Tyrrell Hatton 20/1 Always nibbling at a win, but missed the cut at Irish Open.

#8 Ludvig Aberg 25/1 Look for him to be in the top 10.  He will shine at Ryder Cup.

#8 Tom Kim 25/1 I don’t think he is ready to win yet.

LONG SHOTS

#1 Adrian Meronk 40/1 One of the best DP Players.  Motivated to win after missing Ryder Cup.

#2 Billy Horschel 35/1 This is his Ryder Cup, and he has won here before.

#3 Tom Hoge 100/1 Another American playing, slim chance,  Finished 88th at Irish Open.

#4 Padraig Harrington 110/1 No chance but as Ryder Cup Asst Capt will be watching his team.

#5 Luke Donald 225/1 As Ryder Cup Captain may be paired with Hovland & Aberg.