European Tour Fantasy Golf Predictions – BMW Championship

2018 BMW Championship Preview

After a few dalliances with sub-par golf with the ‘Sixes’ event and last week’s Belgium Knockout, it’s back to the frontline for the European Tour with the first of their Rolex Series tournaments.

This is the equivalent of the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup, and while it is far from being as prestigious the purse of $7 million, plus the seven million points that are on offer, helps to concentrate the minds of the players.

It’s little wonder then that a decent field will assemble at the Wentworth club in Surrey, England this week for the BMW PGA Championship.

The headliner is Rory McIlroy, who makes a rare foray onto UK soil, and he will be joined by a stellar cast – as far as European Tour events go – that includes defending champion Alex Noren, the Valspar Championship winner Paul Casey, Houston Open victor Ian Poulter and defending Rolex Series champion, Tommy Fleetwood.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Danny Willett of England in…

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Danny Willett of England in conversation during previews for the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on May 22, 2018 in Virginia Water, England. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

It’s a strong UK presence and why not: 12 of the last 20 winners of this event have been from the United Kingdom.

Wentworth will play at around 7,284 yards for its Par 72 this week, and it is a tricky assignment given the thickness of the trees that line the fairways. They may help to keep the wind at bay somewhat, but they don’t help those who are a little errant off the tee.

The Harry Colt design is tight and flat – a typical British heathland layout, that features Bentgrass greens supported by a sub-air system which helps to keep them running at a decent lick.

The track features a fantastic risk and reward closing hole: it’s a Par 5 where, if you can clear the lake that protects the front of the green in two, an eagle opportunity awaits; the route Noren took to glory 12 months ago.

So who makes our draft for the BMW PGA Championship?

This Week’s BMW Championship Fantasy Picks & Predictions

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