Vijay Singh, winner of two US PGA Championships, will be seeking a unique trans-Atlantic ‘double’ next month after confirming his participation in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club, Surrey, England from May 24-27, 2007.
No player has previously claimed both titles but the 44 year old Fijian has the chance to add the BMW PGA Championship on European soil, having already captured the United States version in 1998 and 2004.
Singh, winner of 12 titles on The European Tour International Schedule and an Honorary Member of the Tour, is excited at the prospect of facing the new challenges of the West Course for the first time since the refinements made to the famous Harry Colt design by Wentworth Club under the scrutiny and control of Ernie Els.
Singh has missed only one cut in his 11 previous appearances at Wentworth Club, said: “I have always enjoyed coming to Wentworth and I have some great memories of the West Course. I have heard many glowing reports of Ernie’s changes and would like nothing better than to become the first player to win the PGA titles on both sides of the Atlantic.”
The 2007 BMW PGA Championship will boast one of the strongest international fields on The European Tour Schedule, with many of the world’s best players in action. All four days will be broadcast live on BBC Television.
Advance ticket savings on the 2007 BMW PGA Championship can be made by booking online atwww.europeantourtickets.comor by telephoning +44 (0) 800 023 2557 by May 1, 2007. For Hospitality packages, please call The European Tour Hospitality Department on +44 (0) 1344 840483.
