Unheralded Golfers with +6000 Odds Striving for Upset in the 2025 BMW PGA Championship: Worthy Contenders or Long Shots?
The BMW PGA Championship returns to Wentworth for another thrilling edition, promising a week of intense golf competition. With a record-breaking field assembled, course form and experience will play a significant role in determining the champion.
Multiple big names are set to grace the course, including Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm, who start as favourites for the coveted title. McIlroy recently clinched victory at the Amgen Irish Open, while Rahm has been a consistent force in recent tournaments.
However, there are several players who could potentially challenge the favourites. One such contender is Laurie Canter, a local resident who finished a commendable second at Wentworth in 2021. Canter boasts two years of LIV Golf experience and two DP World Tour wins, including his most recent victory in Bahrain earlier this year.
Another player to watch is Marcus Armitage. His impressive form is evident from his final round 64 at The K Club and his top-10 finish at Wentworth last year. Armitage's performance at the Irish Open this year also suggests that this time of year brings out his best golf. His T30 finish at Wentworth in 2021 was not a fluke, and his recent performance could be the catalyst for him to perform well at Wentworth this week.
Dean Burmester is another contender, having finished the LIV Golf season in 5th place in the standings. He also has three top-12 finishes at Wentworth in his DP World Tour career, and his recent win in the LIV Golf series further solidifies his chances.
The field for the BMW PGA Championship is set to be one of its biggest ever, featuring 11 members of Team Europe's Ryder Cup team, as well as Jon Rahm, Ludvig Aberg, Tyrrell Hatton, and many others.
Despite the presence of big names, there is a tendency for big-odds players to put in strong performances at the BMW PGA Championship. Last year, Billy Horschel claimed victory at odds of +2000. In 2021, Thriston Lawrence came tied for second at +4000. Matthew Baldwin also finished in a share of fourth at odds of +15000 in last year's tournament.
As the BMW PGA Championship gets underway, it promises to be an exciting event, with both established stars and up-and-coming talents vying for the coveted title. With course form and experience playing a big part, it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious at Wentworth.
