Alex Noren and Adrien Saddier Lead BMW PGA Championship Ahead of Ryder Cup
Alex Noren and Adrien Saddier share the lead at the BMW PGA Championship, setting the stage for an exciting final round ahead of the Ryder Cup.

The BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth has been a thrilling showcase of talent, with Alex Noren and Adrien Saddier emerging as the joint leaders after the third round. Noren, who will serve as a vice captain for the European Ryder Cup team, finished strong with a birdie-birdie-eagle sequence, including a 17-foot putt on the 18th hole. Saddier, ranked No. 120, also impressed with a 7-under 65, birdieing three of his last four holes.
At 15-under 201, Noren and Saddier are two strokes ahead of Tyrrell Hatton, who shot a 64, and three strokes clear of Viktor Hovland, who sits in fourth place after a 71. Other notable Ryder Cup players, including Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick, are tied for sixth at 10 under.
Noren, the 2017 champion, is in excellent form, having recently won the British Masters and finished third at the Wyndham Championship. Despite not earning a captain's pick for the Ryder Cup, he is proving his mettle against Europe's best. Saddier, who led the Irish Open before faltering in the final round, is seeking his second title of 2025 after winning the Italian Open in June.
The final round promises to be a gripping contest, with Noren and Saddier both eyeing a significant victory. Noren expressed his excitement, saying, "It's going to be so much fun. I love this." Saddier, meanwhile, remains focused, stating, "I think it will be another day at the office. Just focus on myself and my game."
As the Ryder Cup approaches, this tournament serves as a crucial warm-up for Europe's top players, with Noren and Saddier setting the pace and demonstrating their readiness for the challenges ahead.