BMW PGA Championship 2024: Billy Horschel Wins in Thrilling Playoff
BMW PGA Championship 2024: Billy Horschel Wins in Thrilling Playoff
Preview
The 2024 BMW PGA Championship took place from September 17 to September 22 at the Wentworth Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, England. This event is considered the flagship tournament on the PGA European Tour and has a rich history dating back to its inaugural edition in 1955.
Key Details:
Dates: September 17-22, 2024
Location: Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey, England
Defending Champion: Ryan Fox
Purse: $9 million
Winner's Share: $1.53 million
Notable Players and Results:
Winner: Billy Horschel (USA)
Runner-Up: Rory McIlroy (NI)
Third Place: Thriston Lawrence (SA)
Billy Horschel secured his victory in a thrilling playoff, becoming the first American to win the BMW PGA Championship twice. He holed a 30-foot putt for eagle on the second playoff hole to clinch the title. Rory McIlroy, who had a chance to win in regulation, finished in a playoff with Horschel and Lawrence but ultimately missed out on the title.
Final Leaderboard:
Billy Horschel: -20
Rory McIlroy: -20
Thriston Lawrence: -20
Matteo Manassero: -17
Matthew Baldwin: -17
Aaron Rai: -17
Antoine Rozner: -16
Ugo Coussaud: -16
Niklas Norgaard: -16
Marcus Armitage: -13
Tom McKibbin: -13
Robert MacIntyre: -12
Eddie Pepperell: -12
Padraig Harrington: -12
Shane Lowry: -12
Tommy Fleetwood: -12
Matt Wallace: -12
Harry Hall: -11
Yannik Paul: -11
Marcus Kinhult: -11
Jeff Winther: -11
Darius van Driel: -11
Si Woo Kim: -11
Ewen Ferguson: -11
Andy Sullivan: -11
Daniel Hillier: -11
Adrian Otaegui: -11
Jordan Smith: -11
Byeong Hun An: -11
Thomas Detry: -10
Grant Forrest: -10
Alex Noren: -10
Sam Bairstow: -10
Fabrizio Zanotti: -10
Aaron Cockerill: -9
Matt Fitzpatrick: -9
Dan Bradbury: -9
Rasmus Højgaard: -8
Sepp Straka: -8
Oliver Wilson: -7
Matti Schmid: -7
Matthieu Pavon: -7
Rikuya Hoshino: -7
Andrew Johnston: -7
Paul Waring: -6
Richie Ramsay: -6
Jorge Campillo: -6
Danny Willett: -5
Luke Donald: -5
Joe Dean: -5
Victor Perez: -5
Jordan Gumberg: -5
Justin Rose: -5
Connor Syme: -4
Adri Arnaus: -4
Alejandro del Rey: -4
Angel Hidalgo: -3
Sami Välimäki: -3
Adam Scott: -3
Jens Dantorp: -3
Ryan Fox: -2
Rafa Cabrera Bello: -2
Nacho Elvira: -1
Jeong weon Ko: +1
Prize Money Distribution:
$1,530,000
$990,000
$567,000
$450,000
$381,600
$315,000
$270,000
$225,000
$201,600
$180,000
The tournament featured a star-studded field, including top players like Rory McIlroy, Matthew Baldwin, and Victor Perez. The event concluded with a dramatic playoff, highlighting the high level of competition and excitement throughout the week.
