JJ Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship after Manuel Elvira collapsed on the 18th hole, carding a seven when a birdie would have won the title and a par would have forced a play-off.
Key facts
- JJ Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship.
- Manuel Elvira carded a seven on the final hole.
- A birdie on the last would have won Elvira the title.
- A par on the last would have sent the tournament to a play-off.
JJ Spaun has been crowned champion of the BMW PGA Championship after a dramatic finish in which his nearest challenger fell apart on the closing hole.
Manuel Elvira arrived at the 18th needing only a birdie to win the tournament outright, according to Sky Sports. Even a par would have been enough to force a play-off and keep his hopes of the title alive.
Instead, Elvira carded a seven on the final hole, a nightmare finish that turned a winning position into defeat and handed the trophy to Spaun.
The collapse meant Spaun was left to celebrate a title that had appeared to be within Elvira’s grasp only moments earlier, a swing of fortune that will rank among the more painful conclusions of the season.
Sky Sports carried footage of the finish, capturing the sequence of events that decided the destination of one of golf’s showpiece events.
Why it matters
The BMW PGA Championship is one of the marquee events on the golf calendar, and a dramatic final-hole swing underscores how quickly a tournament can be decided. For Spaun it is a significant title, while Elvira's collapse is a reminder of the fine margins at the top of professional golf.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the BMW PGA Championship?
JJ Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship.
What happened to Manuel Elvira on the final hole?
Manuel Elvira carded a seven on the final hole, when a birdie would have won him the title and a par would have forced a play-off.
What did Elvira need to win?
According to Sky Sports, Elvira needed a birdie on the last hole to win outright, or a par to reach a play-off.