The primary spherical of the BMW PGA Championship on the Wentworth Membership exterior London was suspended Thursday following the loss of life of Queen Elizabeth II.
Play within the flagship occasion on the DP World Tour (previously the European Tour) has been halted and the tour has already introduced that there can be no play on Friday. There have been 30 gamers who had but to finish their opening spherical.
“On behalf of our members and everybody related with the European Tour group and the BMW PGA Championship, it's with nice disappointment that we now have discovered of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” the the tour stated in an announcement. “She really was an inspiration to individuals the world over.
“Out of respect for Her Majesty and the Royal Household, play has been suspended on the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Membership for the rest of Thursday and flags at Wentworth Membership can be lowered to half-mast. Moreover, no play will happen at BMW PGA Championship on Friday and the golf course and apply amenities can be closed. Additional updates on the resumption of play can be offered in the end. Our deepest sympathies and condolences are with the Royal Household presently.”
It's not recognized whether or not the match will resume Saturday as a 54- or 72-hole occasion, or if it is going to be accomplished in any respect.
Tommy Fleetwood, Andy Sullivan and Viktor Hovland presently share the lead after every shot 8-under-par 64. Rory McIlroy and Billy Horschel, in the meantime, have been amongst a contingent of gamers tied for eleventh at 4-under and have been additionally completed for the day when the information broke.
McIlroy was honored by Queen Elizabeth II on her New 12 months listing for 2011, following his first main victory on the U.S. Open. He was additionally made a Member of the Order of the British Empire.
The Royal and Historic Golf Membership of St. Andrews additionally launched an announcement following her loss of life.
“We're enormously saddened to be taught of the passing of Her Majesty right now,” it learn. “Following her accession in 1952, Her late Majesty graciously accepted the Patronage of The Royal and Historic Golf Membership of St Andrews, as has been the customized of reigning Monarchs since HM King William IV in 1834.
“Though not a golfer, Her late Majesty’s 70-year patronage of the Membership was an awesome honour for its Members. We maintain His Majesty The King and all The Royal Household in our ideas presently of mourning.”
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