Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose both send messages to Billy Horschel after he wins the BMW PGA Championship

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Billy Horschel is now a two-time BMW PGA Championship winner after his success at Wentworth this week.

Horschel claimed he is a world-class putter after the victory in England, where he beat Rory McIlroy in a play-off.

The duo were also joined on the 18th hole by Thriston Lawrence, but the South African bogeyed his first attempt to leave Horschel and McIlroy in a two-horse race.

And it was the American who won that race with an eagle after the pair had both birdied the first play-off hole at the BMW PGA Championship.

Horschel was sad for McIlroy, but the former will be delighted with his efforts on the course, particularly with his third-round 65.

Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose message Billy Horschel after his BMW PGA Championship win

The congratulatory messages have now been going the way of Horschel since his nail-biting victory, with two fellow PGA Tour players leading the way.

Justin Rose, who finished T48, wrote on X: “Always a thrill to play at home and in front of amazing crowds at the BMW PGA Championship.

“Thank you. A wayward driver Friday and Saturday meant I got to see a lot of you close up! Congrats Billy Horschel and well done as always to BMW Golfsport for another class event!”

Tommy Fleetwood, who finished T12, also took to X after the event, saying: “Amazing crowds and support as always thank you!! Well done DP World Tour for a great event and congrats to Billy. Onwards to Madrid Open!!”

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Horschel has been enjoying himself on the golf course this season, with the American particularly lethal with his putter.

He was surprisingly snubbed by Jim Furyk for a Team US Presidents Cup spot, but that did allow him to focus on toppling some of the world’s top stars at Wentworth.

The new world number 17 impressed with an opening round 67, but lost his way somewhat with a second round 69.

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Horschel did, however, come alive in his third round at the BMW PGA Championship, where he went on a stunning run of seven straight birdies.

That helped him end the day on seven under, with Horschel and McIlroy then both carding fourth rounds of 67 to end on 20 under.

Lawrence meanwhile sneaked up with back-to-back rounds of 65, but in the end it was the American who emerged victorious thanks to his tremendous eagle putt in the play-off.