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J.J. Spaun Wins 2026 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 10:38 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Spaun Wins BMW PGA

J.J. Spaun won the 2026 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club, finishing 17-under 271.
He sealed victory with a final-round 67, birdying four of his last five holes.
Spaun earned a $1,530,000 winner’s share, 1,335 Race to Dubai points and 43 OWGR points.
Manuel Elvira, Aaron Rai, Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy tied for second at 15-under.

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Spaun Credits Snub

Spaun credited his Presidents Cup snub as the primary motivation for his Wentworth triumph.
He entered Wentworth after withdrawing from the Tour Championship because of a shoulder injury.
The victory moved him to just outside the world top-10, climbing from No. 17.
Spaun announced plans to add more European events to his fall schedule.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 the European Tour partnered with Dubai’s Leisurecorp, renamed the Order of Merit the Race to Dubai and introduced the Dubai World Championship with a $7.5 million prize fund, a $7.5 million bonus pool and a $1.5 million winner’s share plus a ten-year exemption. The model paved the way for J.J. Spaun’s 2026 Wentworth win, which earned $1.53 million and 1,335 points, boosting him toward the world top-10.

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Spaun Wins BMW PGA

J.J. Spaun won the 2026 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club, finishing 17-under 271.
He sealed victory with a final-round 67, birdying four of his last five holes.
Spaun earned a $1,530,000 winner’s share, 1,335 Race to Dubai points and 43 OWGR points.
Manuel Elvira, Aaron Rai, Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy tied for second at 15-under.

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