The death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s figurehead for the final seven many years and longest serving monarch, is reverberating all through the world together with in sports activities. The golf neighborhood can be reacting to her death Thursday at 96 with play on the 2022 BMW PGA Championship in Surrey, England — the DP World Tour’s flagship occasion — suspended for Thursday and Friday with a choice on resuming play to come later.
“On behalf of our members and everyone connected with the European Tour group and the BMW PGA Championship, it is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She truly was an inspiration to people the world over,” the DP World Tour launched in a press release.
“Out of respect for Her Majesty and the Royal Family, play has been suspended at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club for the remainder of Thursday and flags at Wentworth Club will be lowered to half-mast. Furthermore, no play will take place at BMW PGA Championship on Friday and the golf course and practice facilities will be closed. Further updates on the resumption of play will be provided in due course. Our deepest sympathies and condolences are with the Royal Family at this time.”
It is unknown whether or not the match will proceed on Saturday as a 54 or 72-hole occasion — and even in any respect — as a trio of Europeans share the highest spot on the leaderboard after Thursday’s motion. Tommy Fleetwood, Andy Sullivan and Viktor Hovland all signed for opening rounds of 8-under 64 to kick off their BMW PGA Championships as Wentworth Club proved to be defenseless following heavy rains in the world.
World No. 3 Rory McIlroy — the very best ranked participant in the sphere — carded a 4-under 68 to sit T11 following his dramatic come-from-behind victory on the 2022 Tour Championship. Playing in the BMW PGA Championship for the primary time since 2019, McIlroy shares this place on the leaderboard with defending champion Billy Horschel amongst others.