Watch Alex Noren, Ryder Cup Vice Captain, steal the spotlight from Europe’s top stars at the BMW PGA Championship 2025!
Noren, a former Wentworth champion and recent Betfred British Masters winner, fired a stunning birdie-birdie-eagle finish to grab the third-round lead alongside Frenchman Adrien Saddier. See how Noren outpaces Ryder Cup contenders like Tyrell Hatton, Viktor Hovland, and struggling favorites Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood in this pivotal Rolex Series event on the DP World Tour.
Stay tuned for dramatic moving day highlights, leaderboard updates, and analysis of how veterans and new names shape the road to the Ryder Cup.
Key moments:
– Noren’s clutch 17-foot putt on No. 18
– Ryder Cup players’ performances and leaderboard positions
– Insights on what this means for the upcoming Ryder Cup
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The spotlight at the BMW PGA Championship is unexpectedly shifting away from Europe’s RDER Cup stars. And it’s all thanks to vice captain Alex Norin. But here’s where it gets controversial. A player who won’t even be competing is stealing the show from those gearing up for one of golf’s most intense team battles. Alex Norin, the Swedish golfer who will serve as one of Luke Donald’s five vice captains at the Ryder Cup this September at Beth Page Black, made a stunning finish on the 18th hole. He sank a 17 ft putt to complete an incredible birdie birdie eagle sequence, propelling him into a tie for the third round lead alongside Adrien Sadier at the DP World Tours flagship event. Sadier, a French player ranked 120th in the world, caught fire late with birdies on three of his last four holes, carding a seven under 65. Meanwhile, Norin, who claimed this very title back in 2017, posted a solid 66. Both now sit at 15 under par 201 holding a two-shot advantage over Tier Hatton. Hatton, who fired an impressive 64, is the highest ranked Rder Cup player among the 11 participants at Wentworth this week as the European team begins its buildup to the RDER Cup matches from September 26 to 28. Just one stroke behind Hatton is Victor Hovland, whose 71 places him in fourth. Other Rder Cup contenders like Ludvik Oberg and Matt Fitzpatrick are tied for sixth at 10 under after rounds of 73 and 69 respectively. On the other hand, Rory Mroy, fresh off his victory at the Amgen Irish Open last week, is struggling to find his rhythm, sitting tied for 53rd at 5 under following a 70. Tommy Fleetwood, the recent FedEx Cup champion, is also under par, but at a modest three under after a 71. In a surprising twist, Hideki Matsyama and Justin Rose, who were leading or near the top after 36 holes, fell out of contention with disappointing 76s, marking the joint worst rounds on Saturday. Norin’s strong performance isn’t a fluke. He knows Wentworth well, having shot a remarkable final round 62 to win the championship eight years ago. This season, he’s been on an upswing. Just two weeks ago, he captured the Bet Fred British Masters, marking his 11th DP World Tour victory and his first in seven years. Earlier in August, he also tied for third at the Windham Championship. Despite this impressive form, Norin was overlooked for a RDER Cup captain’s pick. Yet, he might just outperform many of the stars he’ll be supporting in the European team room at Beth Page. It’s going to be so much fun, Norin said, looking ahead to the final round. I love this. As for Adrian Sadia, he’s no stranger to pressure either. He led after three rounds at the Anzen Irish Open, but faltered with a final round 74, finishing tied for fifth. Now he’s back with a real chance to claim his second title of 2025 after winning the Italian Open in June and potentially the biggest victory of his career. “I think it will be another day at the office,” Sadia said confidently. “Just focus on myself and my game. try to hit a lot of fairways and greens and we’ll see if the putts drop tomorrow. So, what do you think? Is it fair that a vice captain is stealing the limelight from the players who will actually compete in the RDER Cup? Could Norin’s recent form shake up the team dynamics at Beth Page? Or is this just a temporary spotlight before the real stars take center stage? Share your thoughts below. Do you agree or disagree with the way things are unfolding?
