The death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s celebrity of the past seven decades and longest-serving monarch, is resounding around the world even in sports. The golfing community is also responding before her death on Thursday at 96 with competition at the 2022 BMW PGA Championship in Surrey, England – the flagship event of the DP World Tour – halted for Thursday and Friday with the decision to resume competition thereafter.
“On behalf of our members and everyone connected to the European Tour team and the BMW PGA Championship, we are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. She was truly an inspiration to the rest of us. people around the world,” DP World Tour said in a statement.
“Out of respect for the Queen and Her Royal Highness, play has been suspended at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club for the remainder of Thursday and the flag at Wentworth Club will be lowered by half. column. Furthermore, the match will not take place at the BMW PGA Championship on Friday and the golf course and practice facilities will be closed. Further updates on the resumption of competition will be provided. We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Royal Family at this time.”
It is not yet known whether the tournament will take place on Saturday as a 54- or 72-hole event – or even all of it – as a trio of Europeans share the top spot on the standings behind the wheel. action on Thursday. Tommy Fleetwood, Andy Sullivan and Viktor Hovland have all signed under-64 openers to start their BMW PGA Championship as the Wentworth Club proved defenseless following heavy rains in the area.
World No 3 Rory McIlroy – the highest-ranked player on the pitch – beat 4 under 68 to sit in T11 after his impressive win at the 2022 Tour Championship. Playing in the BMW PGA Championship for the first time since 2019, McIlroy shares the spot on the leaderboard with defending champion Billy Horschel and others.
