Billy Horschel skips BMW PGA Championship to focus on PGA Tour schedule
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Two-time champion Billy Horschel will not compete at this year's BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. The American golfer announced his withdrawal on his official social media account, citing a need to address his recent performance on the PGA Tour. Horschel, 39, has played 24 events during the 2026 season, missing 10 cuts and recording only one top-10 finish. He noted the decision was difficult given his history at the event, which he previously won in 2021 and 2024. Horschel intends to play a full schedule on the PGA Tour throughout the fall to improve his results and secure his card for the 2026 season. His absence marks the first time since 2019 he will not participate in the tournament at Wentworth.
- •Billy Horschel will miss the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth for the first time since 2019.
- •Horschel won the event twice, claiming titles in 2021 and 2024.
- •The 39-year-old has missed 10 of 24 cuts during the 2026 PGA Tour season.
- •Horschel will play a full fall schedule on the PGA Tour to secure his tour card.
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Billy Horschel Issues ‘Devastated’ Statement As He’s Forced To Skip $9M Event for PGA Tour
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Billy Horschel makes announcement explaining why he’s skipping the BMW PGA Championship this month
"The BMW PGA Championship, sanctioned by the DP World Tour, will take place at the Wentworth Club from September 17-20, where a field of 144 players will compete for the lion’s share: a whopping $9 million. However, one face will be missing from the 1,750-acre estate in Surrey, England: three-time DP World Tour winner Billy Horschel.
"Billy Horschel will not be competing at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth this year. Horschel has won the BMW PGA Championship twice throughout his career, in 2021 and 2024.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 5:38 PMBilly Horschel Issues ‘Devastated’ Statement As He’s Forced To Skip $9M Event for PGA Tour
The BMW PGA Championship, sanctioned by the DP World Tour, will take place at the Wentworth Club from September 17-20, where a field of 144 players will compete for the lion’s share: a whopping $9 million. However, one face will be missing from the 1,750-acre estate in Surrey, England: three-time DP World Tour winner Billy Horschel.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 5:30 PMBilly Horschel makes announcement explaining why he’s skipping the BMW PGA Championship this month
Billy Horschel will not be competing at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth this year. Horschel has won the BMW PGA Championship twice throughout his career, in 2021 and 2024.
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