BMW PGA Championship 2022, Wentworth Club, Surrey, England: 8-11 Sept
In respect for the life of Queen Elizabeth II, play was cancelled on Friday. Two minutes silence preceded commencement of play on Saturday morning.
From DP World Tour, Statement, 9/9/22:
The DP World Tour today confirms the BMW PGA Championship will restart on Saturday morning.
This follows the immediate suspension of play on Thursday evening and the complete cancellation of all day’s play on Friday, both actions taken in memory of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and out of respect for the Royal Family.
The decision to restart on Saturday has been taken in accordance with Official National Mourning guidance and in consultation with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Read more
From Golf Channel, by Rex Hoggard:
VIRGINIA WATER, England – The BMW PGA Championship will resume Saturday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the suspension of play since late Thursday.
“The Wentworth event will give players, caddies, staff, volunteers and spectators the opportunity to come together across the weekend, not only to express their condolences but also to celebrate the extraordinary life of Her Majesty,” a statement from the DP World Tour read.
Officials plan to begin the second round at 6:40 a.m. BST with the completion of the first round starting at 7:30 a.m. The event will be shortened to 54 holes. Read more
From Golfweek, by Adam Woodard:
The first round of the DP World Tour’s 2022 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club in Surrey, England, was suspended on Thursday at 6:32 p.m. local time, just two minutes after the royal family announced that Queen Elizabeth II had died at 96 years old.
The tour announced that play will be suspended for the rest of Thursday and Friday, “out of respect for Her Majesty and the Royal Family.” Read more
From DP World Tour News, 10/9/22:
A two-minute silence was observed across Wentworth Club at 9.50am to commemorate the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Photos at this link
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