Billy Horschel makes rare skip of the BMW PGA since he needs PGA Tour points
When the full field was announced for the DP World Tour's BMW PGA Championship, a familiar American name wasn't on the list.
Billy Horschel has chosen to skip the BMW PGA Championship for the first time in over a decade, citing the need for PGA Tour points. The DP World Tour's BMW PGA Championship, typically a highlight on the European calendar, was not included in this year's full field. Horschel, instead, will compete in the 2026 Biltmore Championship Asheville, hosted at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in North Carolina.
This decision comes as he seeks to improve his standing in the FedEx Cup standings for the 2027 season. Horschel, who has won the BMW PGA Championship twice, in 2021 and 2024, has played at Wentworth Club in England every year since 2019. However, he has decided to step away for this year's event. Horschel is currently ranked 100th in the standings, having failed to post a top-10 finish this year.
The Asheville tournament, one of eight stops on the fall schedule, serves as a crucial opportunity for players like Horschel to secure a top-100 spot and potentially avoid losing their Tour card. Notable players competing alongside Horschel in Asheville include Ben Kohles, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, and Tony Finau, all ranked just ahead of Horschel.
Other players positioned just outside the top 100, such as Lucas Glover, Taylor Moore, Max Greyserman, Kris Ventura, and A.J. Ewart, will also participate in the event, making it a competitive field for Horschel to climb back into the top 100.
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