Golf news: JJ Spaun comment about English culture, Rory McIlroy shock, Patrick Reed battle

JJ Spaun headed across the Atlantic for the BMW PGA Championship and got the better of Rory McIlroy at Wentworth

By Tom Victor · Express

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 4:00 PM

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JJ Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth by two strokes.
Spaun carded a final-round 67 to hold off Rory McIlroy and Aaron Rai.
The 36-year-old golfer expressed his fondness for English culture, the Cotswolds, and the show 'Clarkson's Farm'.

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American golfer JJ Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth by two strokes on Sunday. Spaun secured the victory after carding a final-round 67, holding off a competitive field that included Rory McIlroy and Aaron Rai.

Following his win, the 36-year-old discussed his appreciation for English culture and the Cotswolds, noting his family's enjoyment of the television show 'Clarkson's Farm'. McIlroy fell just short in his bid to win the Surrey tournament for a second time.

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