Published: 22 June 2026
Each September, the attention of the golfing world turns towards Surrey as Wentworth Club prepares to welcome some of the biggest names in the sport. From 15–20 September 2026, the BMW PGA Championship will once again transform Wentworth Estate, bringing together world-class golf, entertainment and the distinguished lifestyle that surrounds one of England’s most prestigious sporting venues.
Set within 1,750 acres of woodland and parkland in Surrey, Virginia Water, Wentworth Estate offers a setting that feels removed from the pace of London while remaining within easy reach of the capital. The result is a rare combination of countryside living, London connections, and an established community, which are qualities that have helped make the area one of Surrey’s most desirable residential destinations.
A Championship with a Distinctive Heritage
Founded in 1955, the BMW PGA Championship is one of the flagship events on the DP World Tour and forms part of the prestigious Rolex Series. The event returns yearly to Wentworth and has become an important fixture in the international golfing calendar and the Surrey events calendar. This year, the championship field once again brings together some of the leading names in international golf, including Rory McIlroy, who returns to the West Course, where he has enjoyed incredible success, including his 2014 championship victory. The field will also include some of the leading names in international golf, creating a week where sporting excellence takes centre stage.
Unlike tournaments that rotate venues, the BMW PGA Championship has permanently resided at the West Course at the Wentworth Club since 1984. Its long association with the championship has helped establish Wentworth as a unique meeting point between elite sport, affluent residential living and the Surrey countryside.
The West Course
At the heart of the championship is Wentworth’s iconic West Course. Known as one of the country's most recognisable parkland golf courses, the West Course, originally designed in 1926 by architect Harry Colt, sits seamlessly inside the expansive woodlands of the Wentworth Estate. The course provides a fitting stage for one of the DP World Tour’s most significant events. This is what makes Wentworth Estate even more attractive: rather than existing as a sporting venue detached from its surroundings, the course forms part of the wider Wentworth Estate, where golf, nature and residential life coexist beautifully alongside one another.
This relationship between landscape and lifestyle is one of Wentworth’s defining qualities, blending outdoor living naturally into everyday life.
More Than a Sporting Event
The BMW PGA Championship has increasingly become an experience extending beyond the competition itself. Alongside four days of tournament golf, visitors can enjoy the celebrity pro-ams, live music and programmes designed around the wider experience. Set in the affluent village of Virginia Water, this event has evolved into what DP World Tour describes as a “Festival of Golf”.
For those attending, the week offers an opportunity to experience Wentworth beyond its reputation as a golfing destination. It showcases the estate’s ability to bring together sport, hospitality and entertainment within a setting defined by its natural surroundings. This combination has helped establish the BMW PGA Championship as one of the notable events on Surrey’s social calendar.
Virginia Water: A Different Pace of Living
This event provides an incredible opportunity to discover Virginia Water and wider Surrey. Located close to Heathrow and approximately an hour from South West London, Wentworth offers an appealing balance between accessibility and retreat. Its ideal location allows residents to enjoy the serenity of the countryside without becoming disconnected from the capital.
For homeowners drawn to Surrey, this balance is particularly compelling. The area combines expansive green spaces, established communities and grand residences with proximity to London. Within Wentworth, the residential environment is intrinsically connected to the estate’s sporting heritage as homes sit amongst mature landscapes, while membership of the Wentworth club provides access to golf, tennis, health and wellness facilities.
The Appeal of the Wentworth Lifestyle
There is something special about a place where remarkable surroundings become part of everyday life. At Wentworth, the experience extends beyond the architecture of a residence. It includes the landscape, sporting traditions of the estate and the sense of privacy created by its vast secluded grounds.
The BMW PGA Championship offers a glimpse into this way of living. For a week every September, the estate becomes a meeting point for international sport, entertainment and hospitality. Yet once the crowds leave, the qualities that make Wentworth distinctive remain: its woodland setting, sporting heritage, grand properties and proximity to London. For those considering a move to Surrey, this is part of the area’s enduring appeal. The decision is not simply to own a remarkable home, but to become part of an environment where nature, sport, culture, and connectivity exist in perfect harmony.
Homes in Wentworth
At Wentworth Estate, a collection of exceptional residences captures the distinctive character of Surrey living. UK Sotheby’s International Realty currently presents several remarkable homes for those seeking to become part of this prestigious address, including Wentworth Place, an impressive thirteen-bedroom period mansion extending to 29,840 sq ft, and Virginia Water, an ambassadorial eleven-bedroom residence spanning 16,516 sq ft. Both properties combine architectural heritage and generous proportions with landscaped gardens and extensive leisure facilities, including private gyms, indoor swimming pools and saunas.
Beyond their scale and amenities, these residences offer something increasingly rare to find: the opportunity to live within an exclusive private estate where space, nature, sporting heritage and a strong sense of community all come together. With the BMW PGA Championship providing an annual glimpse into the energy and prestige of Wentworth, these homes offer a chance to experience this distinctive style of living every day, surrounded by the tranquillity and benefits of the Surrey countryside.
An Exceptional Week in Surrey
The BMW PGA Championship may last a week, but its presence reflects something much larger about Wentworth and its surroundings. It is a celebration of sporting excellence, but also an expression of the lifestyle that Surrey has long offered. From the quiet surrounding woodland to the vibrant energy of the championship, this event bridges two seemingly different experiences: the tranquillity of country living and the excitement of an international sporting stage.
For those drawn to the idea of life beyond the city, the BMW PGA Championship offers more than an exceptional day of golf. It offers a glimpse into the distinctive rhythm of Surrey living, where extraordinary sport, expansive landscapes and refined country living meet just beyond London.
