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The DP World Tour has announced that there will be no play on Friday at the BMW PGA Championship following the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

The opening round at Wentworth was immediately suspended shortly after 6.30pm on Thursday after news of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing was announced by Buckingham Palace.

Tournament officials have since announced that there will be no play on Friday as the DP World Tour pays its respects to the country’s longest-serving monarch.

“On behalf of our members and everyone connected with the European Tour group and the BMW PGA Championship, it is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

“She truly was an inspiration to people the world over.

“Out of respect for Her Majesty and the Royal Family, play has been suspended at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club for the remainder of Thursday and flags at Wentworth Club will be lowered to half-mast.

“Furthermore, no play will take place at the BMW PGA Championship on Friday and the golf course and practice facilities will be closed.

“Further updates on the resumption of play will be provided in due course.”

The golf world has been quick to pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen, with tributes pouring in on social media.


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Michael McEwan is the Deputy Editor of bunkered and has been part of the team since 2004. In that time, he has interviewed almost every major figure within the sport, from Jack Nicklaus, to Rory McIlroy, to Donald Trump. The host of the multi award-winning bunkered Podcast and a member of Balfron Golfing Society, Michael is the author of three books and is the 2023 PPA Scotland 'Writer of the Year' and 'Columnist of the Year'. Dislikes white belts, yellow balls and iron headcovers. Likes being drawn out of the media ballot to play Augusta National.

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