The BMW PGA Championship takes centre stage this week as the DP World Tour heads back to England and to the iconic Wentworth Club in Virginia Water, Surrey.
A star-studded field will tee it up at this flagship Rolex Series event on the West Course, a track now synonymous with the very best in the men's game in Europe.
In fact, with the Ryder Cup on the horizon, 11 players from Luke Donald's 12-man European squad will use this event to sharpen their games ahead of the long-awaited showdown in New York later this month.
BMW PGA Championship 2025 key information, prize money and how to watch
The West Course at Wentworth Club has been a permanent fixture on the DP World Tour schedule since 1984 and is undoubtedly one of the best courses the South of England has to offer.
Originally designed by renowned architect Harry Colt – and later refined by four-time major winner Ernie Els – this par-72 layout will play at approximately 7,267 yards.
The tree-lined fairways, subtle elevation changes, and strategically placed water hazards truly make it a complete test of a golfer's skill set, while the small, undulating greens are among the toughest on the DP World Tour circuit.
- Venue: West Course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey, England
- Dates: Thursday 11th September to Sunday 14th September
- Total Prize Purse: £6.65 million
- Winner's Prize Money: £1.13 million
- TV Channel: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Golf
- Broadcast Times:
Thursday 11th & Friday 12th – 08:30 to 18:30
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th – 12:00 to 18:00 - Tee Times: Can be found here
What does it take to win at Wentworth? Key statistics and angles
Over the years, the BMW PGA Championship has been won by some of golf's biggest names, with the likes of Sir Nick Faldo, Colin Montgomerie and Seve Ballesteros among the multiple-time champions.
And whilst the tournament has thrown up some unexpected big-price winners in the past, such as Simon Khan (200/1) in 2010, recent history suggests that the cream has risen to the top more often than not.
Rory McIlroy, Tyrrell Hatton, Francesco Molinari and Shane Lowry are among the names to win this in the last decade. Three of whom are major winners.
This merely showcases the value of both experience and course knowledge.
Typically, a tree-lined golf course lends a premium towards accuracy over distance, but that isn't always the case. Those who can combine length and control off the tee will often be in the best positions heading into the green.
Given the small size of the aforementioned tricky green complexes, players who can stick it in close with precise iron play will also benefit around Wentworth, but equally, those with a deft short-game can also succeed, so it's fair to suggest that the real test is on and around the greens.
Key statistics to win at Wentworth:
- Strokes Gained: Approach
- Greens In Regulation
- Scrambling
- Par-4 Scoring
Meanwhile, taking a look at courses that involve a similar test can also help identify players who should take a liking to this week's venue.
One of the best examples could be Alex Noren, a past winner of the BMW PGA Championship. He – along with many others – has won or contended at a lot of the tournaments listed below.
Correlated Courses to Consider:
- Crans-sur-Sierre – regular host of European Masters
- K Club – host of last week's Irish Open
- The Belfry – host of the British Masters
- Valderrama – former host of the Andalucia Masters
- Golfclub Munchen Eichenried – regular host of the BMW International Open
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BMW PGA Championship 2025 betting tips and predictions
The field is unsurprisingly stacked this week with Ryder Cup stars and DP World Tour regulars teeing it up, but there is still plenty of betting value to be found.
It's current Masters champion Rory McIlroy who is the favourite heading into Thursday morning at 6/1, quickly followed by a number of his Bethpage-bound teammates, including Jon Rahm (7/1) and Tommy Fleetwood (9/1).
Here are the best bets to consider this week:
The Favourite: Shane Lowry – 25/1 each-way (7 places with StarSports)
Lowry looks to be the standout value of the Ryder Cup ensemble featuring at the BMW PGA Championship this week.
The Irishman clearly has a game suited perfectly to Wentworth – a winner here in 2022, Lowry has finished outside the top-18 just once in ten successive visits.
Despite a slow 2025, his recent form has been encouraging: fifth off-the-tee and fourth on approach in Ireland last week.
With his proven short-game wizardry and excellent record on Wentworth's tricky greens, Lowry appears well-placed to contend here again.
Tip: Back Lowry to win the BMW PGA Championship at 25/1 with seven places on offer
The Value: Matt Wallace – 60/1 each-way (8 places with Betfair)
I'm willing to take a punt on Matt Wallace to return to the winner's circle despite agonisingly missing out on a place in Donald's squad.
Whilst it's fair to suggest that the Englishman simply hasn't done enough to warrant a pick due to his inconsistent form on the PGA Tour, he could be primed to use that snub as motivation to deliver a statement in front of the captain and 91% of his squad.
The five-time DP World Tour winner has won at both Golfclub Munchen Eichenried and Crans-sur-Sierre, and will come into this week on the back of a runner-up finish at the latter venue.
Wallace took a much-needed break last week and could appear fresher on a course he knows very well, having recorded a 12th-place finish here last year, which included a final round 64 – the second-best round in the field.
Tip: Back Wallace to win the BMW PGA Championship with a chip on his shoulder at 60/1 with eight places.
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The Outsider: Angel Ayora – 110/1 each-way (6 places with Spreadex)
Angel Ayora is arguably one of the most in-form players on tour right now, with three consecutive top-13 finishes to his name, including a tie for fifth at The K Club last week.
Ranking fifth off-the-tee and 11th tee-to-green on the DP World Tour, he could thrive if his flat stick finally behaves.
Given the strength of the field, we're getting a very inflated number on someone who has been half the price when contending in recent events.
Tip: Back Ayora as a 110/1 long-shot at the BMW PGA Championship with six places.
The Wildcard: Marcus Armitage – 175/1 each-way (10 places with Betfair)
Marcus Armitage is also worthy of a bet at massive odds this week.
The big-hitting Englishman is capable of catching fire and posting low rounds at some of the tougher courses in Europe and has even proven so at Wentworth already.
He sits inside the top 12 for the lowest scoring average at the BMW PGA Championship since 2019, sitting just behind Matt Fitzpatrick and Fleetwood.
Undoubtedly, Armitage's inconsistency has restricted him to just the one DP World Tour title, but his huge price and number of places on offer make him a very tempting bet indeed.
Tip: Back Armitage to win the BMW PGA Championship at a whopping 175/1 with ten places on offer.
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