Billy Horschel is back! After missing much of the 2025 season due to hip surgery, the seven-time PGA Tour winner makes his highly anticipated return at the BMW PGA Championship — Europe’s biggest golf event. Can he silence the doubts, regain his form, and make a statement on one of golf’s grandest stages?
In this video, we break down Horschel’s comeback story, his road to recovery, and what his return means for the competitive landscape of the DP World Tour.
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Billy Horchel is back. After months on the sidelines following hip surgery, the seventime PGA Tour winner has chosen the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth for his comeback, a stage that doubles as the European Tours Crown Jewel and a proving ground for RDER Cup hopefuls. For Horchel, the timing could not be more dramatic. His absence since May has cost him dearly. Missed majors, FedEx Cup playoffs, and the momentum that once had him among the steadiest presences in American golf. Now returning under the spotlight of a global audience, the 37-year-old faces not only questions about his health, but also about the trajectory of his career. Horschel’s 2025 campaign was shaping up to be pivotal. A consistent ball striker with a fiery edge, he had been eyeing another push up the world rankings. Instead, lingering hip pain forced him to the operating table just as the season reached full throttle. For a competitor who prides himself on grit and durability, it was an unwelcome pause. I had to listen to my body, Horchel admitted before teeing it up this week. The decision wasn’t easy, but if I didn’t take care of it, I might not have had a future in this game. His honesty underscores the stakes. Injuries have derailed plenty of golfers careers, particularly when they involve the hips, the engine room of the modern swing. The comeback is as much about proving he can compete physically as it is about chasing trophies. The BMW PGA Championship is no ordinary stop. Played at the iconic Wentworth Club, it is the flagship event of the DP World Tour, drawing a field stacked with RDER Cup players and major champions. Horchel has a unique history with the tournament. In 2021, he won it, cementing his popularity with European fans and earning rare applause as an American on foreign soil. His return to this specific venue then is symbolic. It is both a reminder of what he has achieved and a chance to measure whether he still belongs at the top level. Though the 2025 RDER Cup picture is already being sketched out, Horchel’s return inevitably fuel speculation. Can he play his way into contention? Is his form strong enough to merit consideration as the US looks for experienced matchplay warriors. Captains on both sides will be watching closely. Even if a RDER Cup spot feels like a long shot given the months lost, a resurgent Horchel could quickly find himself in the conversation. His fire and intensity have always made him a natural fit for the team environment. For many players in their late30s, the game becomes a balancing act between experience and physical resilience. Horchel has already tasted the highs, a FedEx Cup title, multiple PGA Tour victories, and RDER Cup buzz. But he has also known the lows, slumps in form, missed cuts, and now surgery. The comeback at Wentworth is not simply about one week. It is about setting the tone for the rest of his career. Is he on the verge of a late career renaissance, or will this mark the beginning of a slow fade from the elite stage? Realistically, expectations must be tempered. Returning from hip surgery is no small feat rust is inevitable, and Wentworth’s narrow fairways and demanding greens will test every part of his game. Yet Horchel thrives on challenges and relishes proving doubters wrong. If he makes the cut and strings together competitive rounds, it will be an encouraging sign that he still has fuel in the tank. If he contends, it could be one of the most compelling comeback stories of the season. Horchel’s decision to return at golf’s biggest European event is bold, calculated, and full of narrative weight. Whether he writes the storybook comeback or struggles to regain footing, the world will be watching. One thing is certain, Billy Horchel is not done fighting.
