The BMW Championship tees off on Thursday morning with a host of talent from the golfing world in contention as Team Europe finalise their Ryder Cup preparations.
Captain Luke Donald will use the flagship DP World Tour event to fine-tune the ten participating members of his 12 Ryder Cup side, but the golfers aren’t the only draw this week.
The Wednesday Pro-Am tournament has grown and grown in stature, and the allure of the event draws punters in a day early to see their golfing heroes mix it with some superstars from other walks of life.
So, who are the top five players to watch out for that aren’t used to teeing it up in front of the cameras?
Gareth Bale
Does Gareth Bale even need an introduction?
One of Britain’s greatest ever footballers, a five-time Champions League winner, three-time La Liga champion and a whole plethora of awards beyond that. He’s not a shabby golfer either.
The dynamic forward was famous for the ‘Wales, Golf, Madrid – in that order’ flag, and he’s back for more of his second favourite sporting endeavour, after representing his country, of course.
The former Spurs player will play alongside another ex-Spurs pro in Teddy Sheringham, last year’s champion, Billy Horschel, and a three-time Grand Slam tennis champ.
Andy Murray
Scotland’s Andy Murray will complete the opening foursome and has followed the time-tested path of falling in love with golf after retirement.
Murray won Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016, with a US Open win kickstarting his Grand Slam triumphs in 2012, and is one of the nation’s greatest ever sportspeople.
The 38-year-old Scot recently spent time as Novak Djokovic’s coach but is now fully focused on his golf swing.
Lando Norris
What do you think is more nerve-racking, flying around a tight corner in an F1 car with someone right on your tail, or standing on the first tee as thousands, including US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick, watch on?
Well, Lando Norris, who is currently second in the F1 drivers’ championship, will have an answer for you soon, as he is another sporting icon worth keeping an eye out for at Wentworth.
He will play alongside Fitzpatrick, who is on Team Europe and getting ready to face off against Team USA later this month.
Finn Russell
Andy Murray isn’t the only Scottish sporting hero in the mix, rugby’s Finn Russell is there too.
Russell, who plays fly-half for Bath, was an integral part of the victorious British and Irish Lions tour to Australia this summer and is joined in his group by a fellow Lions ace, Owen Farrell.
Henry Pollack, also in the Lions squad this summer, is in their group too.
Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald is the professional here; I’m sure they’ll be picking his brains all day.
Robbie Fowler
Robbie Fowler was nominated for the Premier League Hall of Fame earlier this week, and he’s capping it off with a round of golf at one of the game’s best tournaments.
Fowler, a Liverpool legend, is an avid golfer and won’t be fazed by the crowds or the fact that the professional for his group is five-time major champion Brooks Koepka.
Chelsea hero John Terry and TV presenter and Olympic gold medallist Sam Quek are also in this foursome.
Honourable mentions
While few names can compete with the trophy hauls and status of the five above, there are plenty more names that will be well-watched on the grounds.
England cricket captain Ben Stokes will tee it up, as will comedian Michael McIntyre and actress Kathryn Newton.
Golfing YouTuber Peter Finch is there too, as are musician Tom Grennan and broadcaster Clare Balding.