The 2026 BMW PGA Championship takes place from September 17-20 at Wentworth Club in England with an elite field bidding for victory.
The DP World Tour’s flagship event is the third Rolex Series tournament of the campaign and carries a $9 million prize fund.
Wentworth’s West Course will play as a 7,267-yard par 72, with the iconic uphill par‑5 18th giving the tournament one of the most dramatic closing holes in European golf.
The tree-lined, heathland-style test of Wentworth asks players to combine accurate driving with high-quality approaches throughout the round.
Rory McIlroy heads a world-class market from Jon Rahm, Ludvig Aberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland.
The 144-player field includes a deep collection of Ryder Cup stars, major winners and leading DP World Tour performers, making this one of the strongest non-major events of the year.
Current 2026 BMW PGA Championship Odds
| Player | Betting Odds |
|---|---|
| Rory McIlroy | 10.00 (10/1) |
| Jon Rahm | 12.00 (12/1) |
| Ludvig Aberg | 15.00 (15/1) |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | 17.00 (17/1) |
| Tommy Fleetwood | 17.00 (17/1) |
| Viktor Hovland | 17.00 (17/1) |
Leading BMW PGA Championship Contenders
Rory McIlroy
Masters champion Rory McIlroy arrives at Wentworth as the market leader and the undisputed headline name in the field.
Wentworth has historically rewarded players who can combine quality driving with aggressive, precise approach play, two areas where McIlroy can create a major advantage.
If his putter responds on the West Course’s undulating greens, he has every chance to justify his place at the head of the market.
Jon Rahm
Jon Rahm’s powerful all-round game and renowned competitive intensity make him an obvious threat on a venue that tests every department rather than rewarding just one specialist skill.
Rahm has the length to attack Wentworth’s par 5s but also the control to thrive when the course demands sensible positioning.
If he establishes momentum early, he has the quality to turn this into a head-to-head battle with McIlroy.
Ludvig Aberg
Ludvig Aberg sits third in the market and arrives as one of the most dangerous modern ball-strikers in the field.
His combination of driving distance and controlled iron play should make Wentworth a particularly appealing test, especially if the course plays soft enough to encourage attacking golf.
Aberg has the ceiling to overpower almost any DP World Tour field, but this will require discipline as well as power.
If the Swede keeps the ball in play from the tee and converts enough of his approach chances, he has every attribute required to claim a Rolex Series victory.
Matt Fitzpatrick
Matt Fitzpatrick’s form from earlier in the season has tailed off but he remains a major player in this field at Wentworth.
Fitzpatrick’s accurate driving, controlled ball flight and ability to plot his way around demanding courses fit Wentworth’s West Course extremely well.
The key will be making enough birdies, but if the event becomes a more strategic examination, his patient approach could become a significant advantage.
Tommy Fleetwood
Tommy Fleetwood’s high-class iron play, imaginative shot-making and ability to build momentum in front of home UK crowds make him a natural contender at the DP World Tour’s flagship event.
Fleetwood will need to make the most of the par 5s and scoring opportunities around the turn, but his all-round game makes him dangerous in almost any conditions.
A sharp start would give him an excellent platform to turn home support into a serious title challenge.
Viktor Hovland
Viktor Hovland is another of the star names confirmed for Wentworth and he has the power and quality needed to compete with the front-line favourites.
His iron play could be particularly decisive on a course where getting into the right sections of the greens creates a major edge.
If he couples that strength with a productive putting week, Hovland has the talent to make a significant move in the Race to Dubai and contend deep into Sunday.
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