Our BMW PGA Championship prediction includes backing a huge +7000 winner.
The action on the DP World Tour continues this weekend, as the BMW PGA Championship is staged at the Wentworth Club.
Some of the world’s best golf players will be in action in the United Kingdom across the coming weekend, but which player will join the illustrious roll of honor?
Offshore Odds: McIlroy Favored to Respond
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Rory McIlroy | +600 |
| Tommy Fleetwood | +1000 |
| Shane Lowry | +1400 |
| Adam Scott | +1800 |
| Aaron Rai | +1800 |
| Billy Horschel | +2200 |
| Robert MacIntyre | +2500 |
| Rasmus Hojgaard | +3000 |
Recent Winners
| Year | Player |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Ryan Fox |
| 2022 | Shane Lowry |
| 2021 | Billy Horschel |
| 2020 | Tyrrell Hatton |
| 2019 | Danny Willett |
| 2018 | Francesco Molinari |
| 2017 | Alex Noren |
| 2016 | Chris Wood |
| 2015 | An Byeong-hun |
| 2014 | Rory McIlroy |
BMW PGA Championship: Event Information
| Information | Stats |
|---|---|
| Course | Wentworth Club, Surrey, England |
| First Held | 1955 |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,267 yards |
| Tour | European Tour |
| Prize Fund | $9 million |
| Tournament Aggregate Record | Brian Bamford (266) |
| Tournament Par Record | An Byeong-hun (-21) |
Before Betting
The action on the DP World Tour comes thick and fast at this stage of the season, and another high-quality field will be in action at the BMW PGA Championship this weekend.
Wentworth Club hosts the prestigious event, which boasts a lucrative purse of $9 million. Unlike many golf events on the schedule, American players have a poor record at the BMW PGA Championship.
Billy Horschel became the first U.S. player since Arnold Palmer to win the event in 2021. European players have dominated, with Shane Lowry becoming the sixth European in the last eight editions to claim success in 2022.
A lot of eyes will be drawn to Rory McIlroy this weekend. The 35-year-old let his advantage slip at the recent Irish Open to finish a shot behind Danish star Rasmus Hojgaard. Once again, he will be too short in the betting for most.
Shane Lowry finished the Irish Open strongly last weekend to shoot a final round three-under. His record at Wentworth is worth considering this weekend, as he has finished in the top two places on two occasions since 2014.
Aaron Rai could also hold interesting claims with previous course form in the book. The Englishman has made the cut on his last five appearances, which includes a top-five finish at the Scottish Open.
BMW PGA Championship Prediction
There appears to be limited value at the top of the betting this weekend, meaning I’m prepared to side with a player at a price.
Jordan Smith pieced together a strong weekend at the Irish Open last time out, and he looks a solid chance to improve on his best previous finish at the BMW PGA Championship in 13th this weekend.
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