The fairways of Wentworth are buzzing with excitement, as the BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am is the highly anticipated curtain-raiser where football legends like Gareth Bale, John Terry, and Eden Hazard swing their clubs before the tour pros take over the greens. This event, year after year, showcases how closely the sporting world outside of football comes together and sends fans into a frenzy.
This year, the Pro-Am kicks off again with two shotgun starts, bringing together 40 absolute top DP World Tour professionals with amateur teams. The entire event is part of a massive "Festival of Golf," promising not only top sporting performances but also plenty of entertainment. Here, it's not just about handicaps, but primarily about the ultimate show factor.
Stars Tee Off
The early birds tee off as early as 07:30 AM local time (08:30 AM CEST). Among them are names like cricket star Stuart Broad and golf influencer Iona Stephen. But the real spectacle unfolds in the afternoon: From 13:00 local time (14:00 CEST), the biggest football names will be chasing balls across the West Course. Gareth Bale, whose passion for golf is no longer a secret, is, of course, on the tee. However, Eden Hazard is also creating a stir, making his debut here and potentially shaking up the field. Robbie Fowler and John Terry are also eager to get on the green. And who knows, perhaps the notorious 14th hole, a Par 3 with a BMW as a hole-in-one prize, will generate the next headline.
The Season's Highlight
This Celebrity Pro-Am is more than just a warm-up; it's the perfect prelude to the actual BMW PGA Championship, which, as a Rolex Series event, is one of the absolute highlights on the DP World Tour calendar. With an anticipated 120,000 fans just for the main tournament, it's clear what immense appeal this event holds. The celebrities provide the grand opening before things get truly serious on the greens later in the week, and the world's best golfers compete for victory.
