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BMW Championship Bringing PGA's Best Golfers to Wilmington, Del.

The best of the best players in golf are coming to Wilmington for the championship beginning on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2022

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Fore! Wilmington Country Club is hosting this year's BMW Championship, bringing the best of the best in golf to Delaware starting this week.

The tournament is the second event of three in the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Tour playoffs in the FedExCup. The outcome of the championship determines which 30 golfers will go on to play at Atlanta's East Lake Golf Club for the tour championship.

"The Wilmington Country Club has been part of the fabric of the Delaware and Delaware Valley area since its inception," President of the Wilmington Country Club Melissa Riegel told NBC Sports Philadelphia. "Boosting the economy and providing international exposure was one of several reasons why we agreed to host the BMW Championship."

From Aug. 16 through the 21, golf-lovers can grab tickets to see the top 70 golfers compete in the tournament right before their eyes in the First State. The golfers practice Tuesday, the Pro-Am is Wednesday and then the tournament runs from Thursday through Sunday.

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki says they expect about 120,000 people to come to the country club over the course of the four days.

"For New Castle County, this is our Super Bowl," New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer said. "It's a chance for the world to see the beautiful community that we have, the beautiful golf course."

NBC10's Matt DeLucia reports from Delaware Tuesday morning as the golfers in this weekend's BMW Championship get ready to tee off for practice rounds.

Purzycki said he looks forward to the pro golfers seeing Wilmington's character.

"It's not a bad thing to have the entire pro tour walking around saying that Wilmington is a great place," he said.

Grounds tickets start at just $30. For more information on mobile entry tickets and the tournament, visit the website.

NBC10 First Alert Traffic reporter Sheila Watko breaks down where to park and how to get the country club if you don't want to drive.

NBC10 First Alert Traffic reporter Sheila Watko breaks down all the places you can park to get close to the action at the PGA's BMW Championship at Wilmington Country Club in Delaware. She also has a tip for those who don't want to drive themselves.
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