DP World Tour Will Move BMW PGA Championship Date
The championship will take place the week after the 2027 Ryder Cup concludes at Adare Manor in Ireland.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Golf
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The DP World Tour announced a schedule adjustment that places the BMW PGA Championship the week after the 2027 Ryder Cup. This shift aligns the tournament with the Ryder Cup dates of September 17-19, 2027.
Why it matters
The change is designed to accommodate the specific schedule of the 2027 Ryder Cup matches. By moving the tournament to follow the event, the tour seeks to better organize the professional golf calendar during that month.
The BMW PGA Championship has been held in September since 2019, shifting from its previous May slot. For the 2023, 2025, and 2027 seasons, the event was historically set for two weeks before the Ryder Cup.
The players
DP World Tour
This is the primary professional golf tour for men based in Europe that manages international tournament schedules.
Adare Manor
Located in County Limerick, Ireland, this venue is the designated host site for the 2027 Ryder Cup matches.
The details
To facilitate this new timing, the DP World Tour has scheduled the European Masters and the French Open to precede the Ryder Cup. The 2027 Ryder Cup matches are set to be held at Adare Manor in Ireland.
Timeline
2019: The BMW PGA Championship moved from May to September.
September 17-19, 2027: The Ryder Cup matches will occur at Adare Manor.
September 2027: The BMW PGA Championship will take place after the Ryder Cup.
Season Trajectory
This adjustment alters the late-season landscape by repositioning a flagship event in relation to golf's premier team competition. The move reflects an ongoing effort by tour officials to consolidate major tournaments around the Ryder Cup window.
The move ensures the BMW PGA Championship will not conflict with the 2027 Ryder Cup matches held at Adare Manor. Fans and players can expect the tour to prioritize the European Masters and French Open as the lead-in events to the international competition.
The takeaway
Tour schedule adjustments like this help maintain the competitive integrity of major events surrounding the biennial Ryder Cup. Spectators tracking the 2027 golf season should adjust their viewing plans for these back-to-back major tournaments.
Further reading
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