The golfing world has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death on Thursday at Balmoral.
There will be no play at the BMW PGA Championship on Friday, with the flag raised at half mast on the clubhouse at Wentworth. The DP World Tour said in a statement: "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."
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club's captain Peter Foston 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."
Ryder Cup Europe said in a statement that Queen Elizabeth II "truly was an inspiration to people the world over. Our deepest sympathies and condolences are with the Royal Family."
Europe's victorious 2018 Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn wrote: “Living most of my adult life in England I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth. An inspiration to so many all over the world. Rest in peace, Your Majesty.”
A number of professionals and golfing organisations also paid tribute to Her Majesty, including Sir Nick Faldo, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Justin Rose.
England Golf, its counties and clubs are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.Our collective thoughts are with the Royal Family during this difficult time. https://t.co/tf4GlhJh2aSeptember 8, 2022
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#RIP Your Majesty 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/dQV9JREVeqSeptember 8, 2022
RIP Her Majesty The Queen.September 8, 2022
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We join the nation, the commonwealth and the world in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II. We send our condolences to the Royal Family pic.twitter.com/j9hFXvwOmMSeptember 8, 2022
Thank you.. thank you… thank you. pic.twitter.com/jcx4I2fh7wSeptember 8, 2022
Rest in peace your majesty. A constant in all of our lives, Britain and the world has lost a great and inspirational leader. We will remember you. Thank you 🇬🇧 https://t.co/rSEGuNWLLlSeptember 8, 2022
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