The second Elizabethan era came to an end with the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96. The golf world also joined the Royal Family to mourn the loss of the British monarch.
The R&A put out the following message after her death.
The R&A is greatly saddened to learn today of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Patron of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. We hold all The Royal Family in our thoughts at this time of mourning.
Peter Forster, Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club, said, “We are greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty today.
“Following her accession in 1952, Her late Majesty graciously accepted the Patronage of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, as has been the custom of reigning Monarchs since HM King William IV in 1834. “Although not a golfer, Her late Majesty’s 70-year patronage of the Club was a great honour for its Members. “We hold His Majesty the King and all The Royal Family in our thoughts at this time of mourning.”
Meanwhile, play was suspended during the first day of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club. Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland and Andy Sullivan shared the lead. The trio carded rounds of 64 to get to eight-under before play was suspended after Buckingham Palace announced the sad death of the Queen.
No play will take place on Friday, with further updates on the resumption of play to follow in due course.
The DP World Tour put up the following message in all their web and social media platforms.
On behalf of our members and everyone connected with the European Tour group and the BMW PGA Championship, it is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
She truly was an inspiration to people the world over.
Out of respect for Her Majesty and the Royal Family, play has been suspended at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club for the remainder of Thursday and flags at Wentworth Club will be lowered to half-mast. Furthermore, no play will take place at the BMW PGA Championship on Friday and the golf course and practice facilities will be closed.
Further updates on the resumption of play will be provided in due course.
Our deepest sympathies and condolences are with the Royal Family at this time.
