The BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth has been suspended for Thursday and Friday after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the DP World Tour announced.
“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,” the DP World Tour announced.
“She was truly an inspiration to the people the world over. … Our deepest sympathies and condolences are with the Royal Family at this time.”
The world golf tour said that all facilities at the club will remain closed Friday and that further updates on the resumption of play will be provided at a later time. Flags at the Wentworth Club will be lowered to half-staff.
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.
Buckingham Palace announced that she died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, where members of the royal family had rushed to her side after her health took a turn for the worse.
England’s Tommy Fleetwood and Andy Sullivan are tied for the lead in the BMW PGA Championship, having completed their first round at 8 under. There were 30 golfers still on the course when play was suspended.
“We are greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty today,” Peter Forster, the captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, said via a statement. “Following her accession in 1952, Her late Majesty graciously accepted the Patronage of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, as has been the custom of reigning Monarchs since HM King William IV in 1834.
“Although not a golfer, Her late Majesty’s 70-year patronage of the club was a great honour for its members. We hold His Majesty The King and all The Royal Family in our thoughts at this time of mourning.”
In 1966, Elizabeth handed the Jules Rimet Trophy to England captain Bobby Moore when the national…
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