JJ Spaun of the United States claimed victory at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, finishing with a score of -17. This made him only the third American to win the tournament, joining the ranks of past champions such as Arnold Palmer and Billy Horschel, alongside European greats like Tony Jacklin, Sir Nick Faldo, Seve Ballesteros, Jose Maria Olazabal, and Rory McIlroy. In the final round, Spaun shot a five-under-par 67, with four birdies in his last five holes, which proved pivotal in securing his win. Manuel Elvira of Spain, who had been a strong contender, finished at -15, just one stroke behind Spaun. Elvira, who is ranked 294th in the world, had an eagle on the 17th hole and had previously made birdies on the par-five hole. However, he chose to hit an iron off the tee on one of the holes, which led him into a fairway bunker and resulted in a double-bogey seven. Despite his strong performance, Elvira expressed disappointment, saying he had played some of the best golf of his life but missed a key shot that could have changed the outcome. Rory McIlroy, who also finished at -15, had a strong final round with five birdies and one bogey. His performance helped him gain ground in the Race to Dubai, a points-based competition that determines the winner of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship. Other notable players who finished at -15 included Adam Scott of Australia and Aaron Rai of England. Spaun credited his exclusion from the US Presidents Cup as a key motivator for his performance. He was informed of his omission in a brief 45-second phone call, which he said fueled his determination. Additionally, Spaun mentioned that his wife, Melody, wore a Jeremy Clarkson mask during the tournament, which he believed brought him luck. Other players who were in contention included Matthew Fitzpatrick and Richard McIlroy, with scores ranging from -14 to -10.