The West Course at Wentworth Club will be the stage for golf fans to enjoy a belated celebration of that epic comeback when the ‘twelve good men and true’ attempt to capture The European Tour’s flagship event in front of another huge crowd from May 23-26.

Led by World Number Two, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, and defending champion, Luke Donald of England, who is seeking to emulate Colin Montgomerie’s record of three consecutive victories, the Ryder Cup heroes and their inspiring leader, Olazábal, should guarantee a sense of excitement and electrifying atmosphere at the Surrey venue.

Winning captain Olazábal welcomed the news that his team will assemble once more at Wentworth Club and commented: “I am delighted that the British public will get the chance to see all of my Ryder Cup team in action at Wentworth in May. Medinah was an unforgettable experience for everyone who was there, whether it was as a player, captain or spectator, and the BMW PGA Championship is the perfect setting for the players to be reunited to show what they can do as individuals as opposed to the team environment. It promises to be a great tournament.”

McIlroy is relishing the chance to get together with his team-mates again, even though, on this occasion, they are intense rivals chasing the record first prize of €791,660 from the increased prize fund of €4.75 million.

“It will be great to have The Ryder Cup Team back together for the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth,” he said. “It was such a special Ryder Cup, one that will have a special place in history, and I don’t think anyone associated with that Team will ever get tired of celebrating it.”

McIlroy’s fellow Northern Irishman and Major champion, Graeme McDowell, added: “Any time the Tour gets a winning Ryder Cup Team together is pretty special, but this year will have that little bit extra because of the nature in which that particular Ryder Cup was won. To be a part Europe’s biggest ever comeback was just an amazing honour, and I am sure there will be nice Ryder Cup vibe to the BMW PGA Championship this year.”

Justin Rose, who lost to Anders Hansen in a play-off in 2007 and was tied second with another of the Medinah marvel, Paul Lawrie, last year, enthused: “The BMW PGA is one of the best tournaments of the year and, for European Tour Members, it’s our big show, the one where we display what our Tour is all about so it’s one that I think every player has an eye on throughout the year and one that we all get going for.”

Ryder Cup rookie Nicolas Colsaerts cannot wait for the chance to get together with his fellow history-makers in May. He said: “It’s going to be cool to have the Team back together. The way golf is nowadays and with everybody playing all over the world, it’s pretty rare to get all of the guys together so to have us all in one place at the home of The European Tour will be great.”

Heroes of Medinah abound, from the talismanic Ian Poulter to BMW Ambassador, Martin Kaymer, who holed the vital putt which ensured Europe retained the trophy, will be back at Wentworth Club aiming to add the BMW PGA title to the BMW International Open crown he claimed in 2008.

Also lapping up the superb atmosphere created by the Tour’s flagship event will be Francesco Molinari – whose half point secured the outright win – six-time Ryder Cup winner Lee Westwood, former Open Champion Paul Lawrie and Sweden’s Peter Hanson while there is sure to be a special ‘welcome back’ to Sergio Garcia, who last competed in the event in 2000.

A superb package of fun, celebrity-spotting and world class golf will take place over a six-day period, from May 21-26, representing outstanding value for practice day, celebrity pro-am day and the four rounds of the event.

Advance tickets are selling fast on www.europeantour.com/tickets while reserved grandstand seating at the 18th green and limited on-site parking are already sold out. A limited number of additional grandstand seats for Saturday and Sunday are now on sale on a first come, first served basis. Children aged 16 and under will be admitted free of charge if accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

This year sees the introduction of a new Park and Ride system to help facilitate the flow of traffic. The system will operate from two locations – one near Sunningdale, carrying traffic from the west (M3 and M4) and one at the Review Ground, Windsor Great Park, which is east of the tournament venue close to the M25. Both parks will operate free shuttle bus service to Wentworth Club every five minutes with the journey time taking around ten minutes and allowing easy access to a new Welcome Pavilion through the Tented Village.

Follow all the news on BMW golf activities on www.bmw-golfsport.com.

The Lanark-based company’s Windwear Collection includes the latest Bora and Chinook boasting an ultra-lightweight soft-touch outer which is wind and showerproof – while its breathable properties keep you warm, dry and comfortable on the course.

For occasions when full waterproofs aren’t required, the Bora and Chinook give outstanding weather protection and, unlike many other wind shirts, the ultra-lightweight and soft material used is quiet and offers great freedom of movement.

Key features include:

• Showerproof 100% polyester microfibre construction
• Water, stain and oil-repellent Teflon coating
• Zip neck
• Adjustable drawstring at hem
• Mesh comfort lining
• Elasticated cuffs with Velcro fasteners (Chinook)

Chinook (RRP £60) is the long-sleeve model while Bora (RRP £55) offers roomy half-sleeves. Both wind shirts are available in two colour choices: white/black/red and black/graphite/white and sizes S-XXXL.

The shirts showcase the excellence for which Sunderland has become world-renowned at a sensible price.

Elsewhere in Sunderland’s new Windwear Collection, golfers can enjoy the Sirocco wind shirt and ‘waterproof’ Diablo and Pampero lined sweaters.

Sunderland’s 2013 Collection incorporates over 50 products designed specifically to offer weather protection for men, lady and junior golfers, with 18 new garments including jackets, trousers, wind shirts, lined sweaters, UV shirts, bonded fleeces and gilets.

After the success of the fourth BlackSeaRama Pro-Am in 2012, won by Austria-based, Australia-born Shane McHenry after a playoff with Gary Birch Jnr., the tournament returns to both BlackSeaRama and the neighbouring Lighthouse courses, and promises to be an exciting challenge on the cliffs of the Black Sea.

Pro-Am packages include:

• 5 nights Accommodation and complimentary airport transfer from / to Varna Airport
• Every day Lavish Buffet Breakfast included; Coffee, tea and Water in the Villas, Limited Mini-bar
• 1 practice day green fee @ BlackSeaRama
• Opening Hot&Cold Cocktail at BSR Club House
• 3 tournament days green fees @ BlackSeaRama and Lighthouse (transfers included)
• 3 half-ways (2 at competition days at BSR and 1 at the LH tournament day)
• 2 Buffet Dinners: La Campana & Lake Taverna
• 1 prize giving ceremony with Gala Dinner
• Free use of Fitness Center, Infrared and Finnish Sauna, Jacuzzi, Billiard, Table Tennis, Pools, Steam Bath and Relax zone, Wi-Fi Internet

For package prices view the information sheet here: http://bit.ly/17qT0jr.

The tournament will be played over 54 holes, with 36 at the Gary Player-designed BlackSeaRama course and 18 at the Ian Woosnam-designed Lighthouse golf courses, with the PGA Professionals battling it out for a prize-fund of €20,000 (based on 20 teams competing).

Competitors also have the opportunity to play an optional challenge day will be available at Thracian Cliffs (a Gary Player Signature design course and host of the 2013 Volvo World Match Play) at preferential green fee rates.

For more details download the information sheet here: http://bit.ly/17qT0jr, or to register download the entry form here: http://bit.ly/16MRGGb.

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For more information about the Confederation of Professional Golf, visit cpg.golf, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

To find our more about BlackSeaRama visit www.blacksearama.com.

Golf is unique as the only major sport represented by European teams and while success on the field of play represents the pinnacle in a sporting context, golf’s success can be felt far and wide throughout Europe.

Golf: A European Success is an exhibition taking place at the European Parliament in Brussels from May 6-8, 2013, celebrating golf’s contribution to Europe in economic, environmental, social and sporting terms.

Organised by the European Golf Association Golf Course Committee – a partnership of bodies across the golf industry including the European Golf Association, The R&A, The European Tour, European Golf Course Owners Association, Confederation of Professional Golf, European Institute of Golf Course Architects, Federation of European Golf Greenkeepers Associations, Club Managers Association of Europe – the exhibition will showcase golf’s sustainability.

Under the patronage of The European Parliamentary Golfing Society (EPGS), Golf: A European Success offers the opportunity to liaise and interact with European Parliamentarians and Commissioners on matters of sustainability and golf.

The exhibition highlights the sport’s impact across Europe – from an economic perspective the golf industry contributes €15billion to the European economy annually; from a social perspective 7.9 million Europeans play golf annually; and environmentally there are more than 6000 courses in Europe, up to 70% of the area of which can be used for habitat creation.

The Ryder Cup and Solheim Cups, both in European hands after respective victories over the United States at Medinah, Chicago, last September and Killeen Castle, Ireland, the previous year, will be on display to represent Golf: A European Success.

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For further information please contact:-

Tel: +44 (0) 1334 460000 Fax: +44 (0) 1334 460007

Jonathan, who hails from the United Kingdom, specialises in beginner and junior golf coaching. He will put his skills to the test in developing the game at grassroots level through local school programmes, with a view to identifying potential talent and growing the game in Bulgaria. Recently Jonathan has been working for JOLF Ltd., training coaches throughout the UK to deliver an innovative coaching program designed for children.

Jonathan turned professional in 2004 and in 2009 became the first ever PGA graduate to win the PGA Titleist Trainee of the Year Award in each of the three years of the UK PGA training programme.

“I am excited about the prospect of working at Pravets. Their Golf Academy is an exceptional facility and the market there really focuses on new golfers and juniors, which is where my specialty lies” said Jonathan on his appointment.

Braemar Golf’s Director of Golf Alan Rogut added “We are excited to have a PGA golf professional with the experience of Jonathan coming on board at Pravets Golf Club. With his proven track record of coaching all ages and levels of golfers, I am confident that he will perfectly complement the fantastic teaching facilities on offer at Pravets Golf Academy.’’

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For more information on the Confederation of Professional Golf visit CPG.com, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

For more information on Pravets Golf Club visit www.pravets-golfclub.com.

The tournament forms prt of the PGA Polska 2013 Order of Merit and includes three tournament rounds competing for a prize fund of approx. €10,000 depending on field size.

The venue of Binowo Park Golf Club was founded in 2000 in an area of Szczecin Landscape Park, and is a Par-72, 6,013m layout that offers hilltop views of the park and plenty of water hazards to make for an exciting challenge.

For more information on the tournament download the tournament programme here: http://bit.ly/Xy74DQ, and entry form here: http://bit.ly/ZnHmiS or contact biuro@pgapolska.com.

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For more information on the Confederation of Professional Golf visit the CPG.com, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

For more information on the PGA of Poland visit www.pgapolska.com.