2020 BMW PGA Championship Golf Betting Tips, Preview & Predictions

The 2020 BMW PGA Championship will be the 66th edition of the BMW PGA Championship, though it has been known under numerous names over the years for sponsorship reasons. The BMW PGA Championship is considered the flagship event of the European PGA Tour and since 2017 has been part of the Rolex series. 

The BMW PGA Championship takes place at the Wentworth Club, Virginia Water in Surrey, England and has been held at this course every year since 1984. Prior to 2019 the tournament had generally been played in May but the move to September was due to the US PGA Championship moving to May.

Since its inauguration in 1955 the BMW PGA Championship has taken place every year bar 1970 and 1971. Its return in 1972 coincided with the creation of the European PGA Tour and it has been part of the Tour since the very start.

Wentworth was designed in the 1920’s by Harry Colt but restoration to the course began in 2005. The reason was that many thought the course had lost its value and did not play the way Colt had originally intended. Modernisation was key to keep up with the times and the way golf as a sport had changed over the preceding 80 years.

Re-bunkering took place, greens were done over and holes were lengthened over time. The course remains a challenge for some of the top golfers around the globe but it is still considered fair for club member to enjoy without being overwhelmed by the difficulty.

The BMW PGA Championship has been in existence since 1955 and joined the European Tour in 1972. Since 2005 it has been sponsored by vehicle manufacturer BMW but it has been known under different names since its inception. It 2017 the BMW PGA Championship was accepted into the Rolex Series.

Originally it was the PGA Close Championship before Schweppes stepped in as sponsor in 1967. It only lasted one year before it returned to its original name. Despite sponsorship the name has generally included the words PGA Championship.

From 1988 to 2004 it was called the Volvo PGA Championship and then BMW took over and is still the sponsor today.

The Wentworth Club has hosted the BMW PGA Championship since 1984 and before that it was by numerous other courses. The Wentworth Club has by some distance hosted the most.

Until 2009 the BMW PGA Championship generally has the highest prize money on the European Tour but the introduction of the Race to Dubai changed that dramatically. There are now a number of tournaments with higher prize money.

Check previous results at the BMW PGA Championship when considering your outright bets for any golf tournament including history at the golf course. Some players thrive at particular golf courses due to familiarity and the number of times they have played on that course.

Defending champion Francesco Molinari returns to defend his 2019 BMW PGA Championship. The Italian has a good recent record at the Wentworth Club having finished as runner-up in 2017 before winning in 2018.

Since the European Tour came into existence there have been numerous multiple winners. The most successful golfer in the BMW PGA Championship is no doubt four times winner Sir Nick Faldo who claimed the title in 1978, 1979, 1980 & 1989. 

Bernard Langer has won it on three occasions (1987, 1993 & 1995) while Colin Montgomerie is the only player to have won it on three successive occasions (1998, 1999 & 2000).

Two time winners include Tony Jacklin (1972 & 1982), Seve Ballesteros (1983 & 1991), Ian Woosnam (1988 & 1997), Anders Hansen (2002 & 2007) and the most recent double winner Luke Donald (2011 & 2012).

There are numerous ways of qualifying for the BMW PGA Championship. Previous winners of the tournament qualify for the following three BMW PGA Championship’s. The BMW PGA Championship can also be entered via invitation. 

The top 70 players on the PGA Tour gain automatic entrance should they wish to take it up.

The 2020 BMW PGA Championship field will feature some of the world’s top golfing talent. Some of the 2019 field included Rory Mcllroy, Jon Rahm,  Justin Rose, Paul Casey, Tommy Fleetwood, Henrik Stenson, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Francesco Molinari, Tony Finau, Viktor Hovland, Shane Lowry, Matt Wallace, Erik van Rooyen, Patrick Reed, Alex Noren, Bernd Wiesberger, Matthias Schwab, Danny Willett, Thomas Pieters, Tyrrell Hatton, Mike Lorenzo Vera, Rafa Cabrera Bello, Billy Horschel, Lucas Bjerregaard, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Joost Luiten, Hao Tong Li, Andrea Pavan, Robert MacIntyre, Andrew Putnam, Martin Kaymer, Alexander Bjork, Andrew Johnston, Marcus Kinhult, Tom Lewis, Branden Grace, Chris Wood, Luke Donald, Robert Rock, Aaron Rai, Jordan Smith, James Morrison, Trevor Immelman, Ernie Els, Oliver Fisher, Robert Karlsson, David Howell, Paul O’hara, Steven Brown, Scott Hend, Ashun Wu, Robert Coles, Matthew Cort, David Dixon, David Lipsky, Justin Harding.

Stay in touch with the 2020 BMW PGA Championship Leaderboard during the tournament to see which players are shooting low scores and getting into contention to win the tournament. Below is the 2019 BMW PGA Championship leaderboard:

Check in with Free Tips prior to each round to see our bet of the day. It could come from various markets depending on where we think the value lies.

The BMW PGA Championship and many other leading golf tournaments are available to watch on online streaming platforms, which allow you to watch all the action unfold while on the move.

Online bookmaker bet365 has one of the most wide-ranging live streaming services available, with golf, tennis, football, horse racing and many more sports available on their platform. 

Bet365 is available through any smartphone, tablet or computer device with a strong data or internet connection. 18+ & geo-restrictions apply, visit bet365 for full terms and conditions. 

Many online bookmakers will have various promotions available to new customers, including free bets, enhanced odds, extended each way options and bonus bets which you can use before or during the BMW PGA Championship.

You can catch up on all the highlights, shot of the day, interviews and more on the European Tour YouTube channel after each round. 

Being aware of all the latest information regarding the BMW PGA Championship is crucial to any bettor. This will assist you to find the best bet with the most value. Things can change at the drop of a hat so staying up to date with the very latest in terms of weather, form, stats and tee-off times is crucial.