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BMW PGA Championship

The flagship event of the DP World Tour, held annually at Wentworth Club in Surrey, England.
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The BMW PGA Championship is the flagship event of the DP World Tour. The BMW PGA Championship is held annually at Wentworth Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, England, the home of the DP World Tour. The championship was first played in 1955 as the British PGA Championship. The BMW PGA Championship moved to Wentworth in 1984. The BMW PGA Championship is the equivalent of the Players Championship on the DP World Tour, featuring the largest purse of any regular DP World Tour event.

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"DP World Tour flagship."

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Origin

The BMW PGA Championship was first played in 1955 as the British PGA Championship. The BMW PGA Championship moved to Wentworth Club in 1984.

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The BMW PGA Championship is the flagship event of the DP World Tour. The BMW PGA Championship is held annually at Wentworth Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, England.

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"The BMW PGA Championship is the flagship event of the DP World Tour, held annually at Wentworth Club in Surrey, England. The championship was first played in 1955 as the British PGA Championship. The BMW PGA Championship is the equivalent of the Players Championship on the DP World Tour."

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the BMW PGA held?

Wentworth Club. The BMW PGA Championship is held annually at Wentworth Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, England.

Is the BMW PGA the DP World Tour flagship?

Yes. The BMW PGA Championship is the flagship event of the DP World Tour.

When was the BMW PGA first played?

1955. The BMW PGA Championship was first played in 1955 as the British PGA Championship.

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