Billy Horschel tapped in for birdie on the 72nd hole to post 65 and claim a one-shot victory at the 2021 BMW PGA Championship.
The 34-year old American finished his four days at the iconic Wentworth Golf Club at 19-under par. Horschel’s final round was bogey-free which included seven birdies, highlighted by the aforementioned final hole gain to close one clear of a foursome tied on 18 under.
With the win, Horschel earned €1,125,951.98, 1,335 Race to Dubai points, and 64 Official World Golf Ranking points. He will move to No.2 in the RTD standings and No. 18 in the world rankings.
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Pro-File: Billy Horschel
Full Name: William John Horschel
Nationality: American
Height: 6′
Weight: 175 lb
Birthdate: Dec. 7, 1986 (age 34)
Family: Wife, 3 Children
Native: Grant, FL
Resides: Jacksonville, FL
College: U Florida
PGA Tour Debut: 2011
Equipment: Titleist
Leaderboard: Top 10
1. Billy Horschel -19
2. Kiradech Aphibarnrat -18
2. Laurie Canter -18
2. Jamie Donaldson -18
5. Christiaan Bezuidenhout -17
6. Andrew Johnston -16
6. Francesco Laporta -16
6. Justin Rose -16
9. Sean Crocker -15
9. Thomas Pieters -15
9. Shubhankar Sharma -15
Top-5 Check Cashers
1. Billy Horschel – €1,125,952
2. Scottie Scheffler – €492,899
3. Matt Kuchar – €492,899
4. Victor Perez – €492,899
5. Christiaan Bezuidenhout €281,587
Horschel’s Winning Numbers
Topline Stats:
Driving: 290.9 yards (39th)
Fairways: 71.4% (9th)
Greens: 67.7% (2nd)
Putts/GIR: 1.7 (9th)
Strokes Gained:
Off the Tee: 1.28 (3rd)
Approach: 2.36 (1st)
Around the Green: 0.01 (73rd)
Putting: 0.07 (69th)
Total: 3.73 (1st)
Horschel’s 2021 Season
Starts: 21
Cuts Made: 18
Wins: 2 (Dell MP, BMW PGA)
Additional Top 10: 3
World Rank Before/After: 28/18
Career Wins
2021 BMW PGA Championship
2021 WGC-Dell Match Play Championship
2018 Zurich Classic
2017 AT&T Byron Nelson
2014 Tour Championship
2014 BMW Championship
2013 Zurich Classic
WITB: Billy Horschel 2021
The win moved Horschel to No. 18 in the world rankings. His highest career ranking is 12th late in 2014.
The former Florida Gator, and FedEx Cup champion, accomplished all this with a mixed bag of PING and Titleist, including a Pro V1 golf ball.
Driver: Titleist TSi3 (9°)
3-wood: Titleist TSi2 (15°)
Fairway: Titleist TSi2 (18°)
Irons: Ping Blueprint (3, 5-PW)
Gap Wedge: Vokey SM8 (52°)
Sand Wedge: Vokey SM8 (56Ëš)
Lob Wedge: Vokey SM8 (60Ëš)
Putter: Ping Sigma 2 Tyne
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Shoes: FootJoy Premiere
Credits: Getty Images, European Tour Media
