BMW PGA Championship, Queen II. He stopped the game in the first round on Thursday as news of Elizabeth’s death spread.
The decision to stop playing at Wentworth Club near London was made after 30 players failed the first round. No games on Friday.
Luke Donald of England emerges from the 18th Lawn after the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II was announced on the first day of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, England on September 8, 2022. (Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Officials have stated that if they receive news of the Queen’s loss, a stoppage of the game may be valid.
Event officials said, “As with all major sporting events, we have protocols, but Buckingham Palace will guide us through all of this, so we will only share these protocols when appropriate.” Said.
Her Majesty Queen II. Elizabeth smiles at the waiting fans after attending a church service with the Duke of Edinburgh at St Andrews Anglican Church in Taupo. The Queen is in New Zealand on a five-day official visit, her tenth visit to the country. (Ross Land/Getty Images)
St Andrews Royal and Ancient Golf Club made a statement following the Queen’s death.
We are very sorry to learn that His Majesty passed away today. When he took the throne in 1952, His Majesty Royal and Ancient St. Andrews Golf Club, as have reigning monarchs since the time of His Majesty King William IV in 1834.
Queen Elizabeth left her mark on the lives of many active golfers. Perhaps most importantly, he named Rory McIlroy an MBE.
Queen Elizabeth ruled England for 70 years. 96 years old.
Source: Breitbart
