Venue & Event Details
- Location: Wentworth Club (West Course), Surrey, England
- Course Specs: Par 72, 7,267 yards, tree-lined parkland layout with strategic bunkering and water hazards
- Dates: Thursday, September 11 – Sunday, September 14, 2025
- Purse: $9 million (Winner’s share: $1.53 million)
- Tour: DP World Tour – Rolex Series Event
- Defending Champion: Billy Horschel (2024, -20, playoff win over Rory McIlroy and Thriston Lawrence)
Weather Forecast
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, highs ~23°C (73°F), light winds 6–9 mph
- Friday: Partly cloudy, highs ~21°C (70°F), slightly breezier in the afternoon
- Weekend: Dry, mild, and calm — ideal scoring conditions
- Impact: Expect low scores; firm greens in the afternoon could reward precise iron play.
Notable Player Status
In the Field:
- Europe’s Ryder Cup stars: Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry, Robert MacIntyre, Rasmus Højgaard, Ludvig Åberg, Justin Rose
- Defending Champion: Billy Horschel – first start since hip surgery in May
- Major Champions: Hideki Matsuyama, Adam Scott, Pádraig Harrington, Francesco Molinari
- LIV Golf Contingent: Patrick Reed, Brooks Koepka, Joaquin Niemann, Thomas Pieters
- Absent: Sepp Straka (family leave)
Player Form & Matchup Notes
- Rory McIlroy (6/1) – Fresh off Irish Open win; 2014 BMW PGA champion; three runner-up finishes here since 2018
- Jon Rahm (13/2) – Two-time runner-up at Wentworth; winless in 2025 but multiple playoff losses
- Tommy Fleetwood (10/1) – Tour Championship winner; home crowd favorite
- Tyrrell Hatton (20/1) – 2020 champion; thrives on this layout
- Viktor Hovland (22/1) – Returning after missing 2024 due to injury; two prior top-5s here
- Shane Lowry (30/1) – 2022 champion; elite short game suits Wentworth’s greens
- Billy Horschel (45/1) – Two-time winner (2021, 2024); course specialist
Event & Series History
- Established: 1955 (as British PGA Championship)
- Rolex Series Status: Since 2017
- Recent Winners:
- 2024 – Billy Horschel (-20, playoff)
- 2023 – Ryan Fox (-18)
- 2022 – Shane Lowry (-17)
- 2021 – Billy Horschel (-19)
- 2020 – Tyrrell Hatton (-19)
- Winning Score Range (last 5 years): -17 to -20
Betting Trends
- Favorites’ Success: 3 of last 6 winners priced at 25/1 or shorter
- Multiple Winners: Only Horschel in last decade
- Home Advantage: 3 of last 5 winners from UK/Ireland
- Playoff Frequency: 2 of last 4 editions decided in extra holes
Suggested Wagering Model
Projected Winning Score: -19
- Outright Win: Rory McIlroy (6/1) – Peak form, elite Wentworth record
- Value Win Bet: Viktor Hovland (22/1) – Returning fresh, strong course history
- Top 5 Finish: Tommy Fleetwood (+200) – Consistency + home support
- Top 10 Finish: Shane Lowry (+250) – Proven winner here
- Prop Angle: “Any Playoff – Yes” (+300) – Tight finishes common at Wentworth
- Longshot Top 20: Aaron Rai (+350) – Runner-up here in 2022
