The tee times and groupings for the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am at Wentworth on Wednesday feature a mix of renowned golf professionals and celebrities from other sports. Ahead of the championship starting Thursday, this event offers a unique blend of talent, including prominent Ryder Cup players and sports stars like Lando Norris, Gareth Bale, and Andy Murray.
The Pro-Am format includes 38 golf professionals each teamed with three amateurs. Half the field will begin play at 8 a.m. in a shotgun start, while the other half will tee off at 1 p.m., creating an electric atmosphere on the course throughout Wednesday.
Notable Participants from Golf and Beyond
Among the big names, defending BMW PGA Championship winner Billy Horschel will lead the morning tee-off alongside Gareth Bale, Sir Andy Murray, and Teddy Sheringham. Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald will head the afternoon group with rugby internationals Finn Russell, Owen Farrell, and Henry Pollock.
Lando Norris, a leading contender in the Formula 1 championship and McLaren driver, will play alongside Matt Fitzpatrick in the afternoon session. Zak Brown, Norris’s McLaren team principal, also participates, paired with Justin Rose‘s group.
Many Ryder Cup members will take part, with only two absentees from Donald’s squad named for the upcoming clashes in New York, adding anticipation for the event. Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm, and other top professionals are expected to draw significant attention from fans in Surrey.
Sports Stars From Football and Rugby Join the Event
The Pro-Am sees a strong representation from football, featuring former Premier League players John Terry and Robbie Fowler, as well as former England Lionesses captain Steph Houghton. Rugby stars Owen Farrell, Finn Russell, and Henry Pollock bring their presence to complement the diverse sporting mix on the course.
Detailed Morning Group Tee Times
The 8 a.m. shotgun start includes:
1A: Billy Horschel, Gareth Bale, Andy Murray, Teddy Sheringham
1B: Tommy Fleetwood, Harrison Osterfield, Tom Grennan, Anna Halliday
2: Ludvig Åberg, Amal Sharma, Martin Robertshaw, James Atkinson
3: Brooks Koepka, Robbie Fowler, John Terry, Sam Quek
4: Corey Conners, Jack Gillingham, Lucas Dawson, Mia Baker
5: Ryan Gerard, Declan Moloney, Georgia Ball, Max Payne
6: Tyrrell Hatton, Dave Jones, Jon Wilkin, Simon Lazenby
7: Thomas Detry, Richard Woolfrey, Mike Norris, Daniel Stoodley
8: Francesco Molinari, Eric Nicoli, Tim Hentschel, Ryan Howsam
9: Harry Hall, Thomas Peachey, Paul McHugh, Colin McGee
10: Grant Forrest, Gary Fraser, John Ions, Jeremy Bayliss
11: Aaron Rai, James Absalom, Jack Davies, Kathryn Newton
12: Nicolai Højgaard, Alexander De Gabriele, Eric Saucier, Matija Koren
14: Matt Wallace, Brady Rafuse, Phil Leonard, Jayne Noble
15: Min Woo Lee, David Kyte, Adam Musikant, Jonathan Schneider
16: Adam Scott, Michael McIntyre, Alex Horne, Clare Balding
17: Pádraig Harrington, Ronan Moloney, Patrick Moloney, Seb Carmichael Brown
18: Shane Lowry, Marcus Smith, Ben Earl, Jamie George
Afternoon Shotgun Start Featuring Lando Norris
The 1 p.m. shotgun start lineup includes:
1A: Luke Donald, Finn Russell, Owen Farrell, Henry Pollock
1B: Matt Fitzpatrick, Lando Norris, Viren Gupta, Abhimanyu Munjal
2: Robert MacIntyre, Steph Houghton, Carly Telford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin
3: Niklas Nørgaard, Michael Crealey, Jason Godley, Jack Goodship
4: Rasmus Højgaard, Jai Gupta, Ashwani Mathur, Shekhar Mathur
5: Viktor Hovland, Peter Finch, Mac Boucher, Ellie Skoog
6: Danny Willett, Dan Walker, Vernon Kay, Calum Nicholas
7: Marco Penge, Peter Dale, Andrew Dale, Paddy McGuinness
8: Hideki Matsuyama, Mark Rosenberg, Paul Kelso, Harry Wang
9: Matteo Manassero, Helen Breen, PS Kang, Imran Nasar
10: Kristoffer Reitan, Surinder Arora, Sanjay Arora, Joe Hart
11: Alex Noren, Tony Hotine, Philip Edge, Barry Wallace
12: Thriston Lawrence, Damian Paterson, James Herbert, Nick Poulton
13: Max Kieffer, Shane Bain, Logan Deyong, Coupleagolfers
14: Matti Schmid, Lee Smith, Roger Hancock, Steven Pope
15: Ryan Fox, Jay Bothroyd, Trey Niven, Karima Hassan
16: Jon Rahm, Paul Young, Simon Morton, Dan Cunningham
17: Patrick Reed, Galba Zheng, Chaiyatat Bunjapamai, Woraphanit Ruayrungruang
18: Justin Rose, Zak Brown, Shirish Saraf, David Cunningham
Looking Ahead to the Championship and Ryder Cup
The BMW PGA Championship runs from Thursday to Sunday at Wentworth, and the Pro-Am serves as a celebratory and relaxed prelude for players and guests alike. The presence of sports stars from golf, rugby, football, and motor racing underscores the event’s broad appeal and social aspect.
This week is significant for the Ryder Cup, with Team Europe captain Luke Donald Previewing his squad’s chances ahead of the prestigious competition in New York. The event’s blend of professional competition mixed with star amateur guests sets a festive tone as players ready themselves for the upcoming challenges.
Golf fans can watch the championship live on Sky Sports Golf from 8:30 a.m. Thursday or stream it through NOW, enjoying an accessible way to follow one of the season’s key tournaments.
