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Danny Willett and Lee Westwood to play BMW PGA at Wentworth

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Thomas Bjorn and Paul McGinley have been key figures in helping Ernie Els with a major overhaul of Wentworth's West Course

Masters champion Danny Willett is the latest player to commit to a star-studded field for this year's BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

The world No 17 will be joined by Ryder Cup legend Lee Westwood on the revamped West Course at Wentworth Club for the first event in the European Tour's new Rolex Series.

Willett finished third in last year's event as Chris Wood claimed a narrow victory, with the 29-year-old now looking to build on two early-season top-10s on the European Tour.

"It's a fantastic event and obviously for me being English, it really is our biggest event we play on home soil," Willett said. "You get some great crowds there all week and I've been fortunate enough to have a few good finishes around there.

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 10:  Danny Willett of England celebrates with his caddie on the 18th green during the final round of the 2016 Masters Tournament at the
Image: Danny Willett's next appearance will be at The Masters at Augusta

"Over the last five years with the work they have been doing to change the golf course, I think it has come on loads. It will be interesting to now go back and see the further changes that have happened."

Ryder Cup teammates Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose had already confirmed their spots in the tournament, with Open champion Henrik Stenson - who has committed to playing the Scottish Open ahead of his Claret Jug defence - also part of the strong line-up.

VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 29:  Chris Wood of England walks on to the 18th green during day four of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on May 29, 201
Image: Wentworth has undergone extensive changes since last year's event

Westwood will be making his 24th consecutive appearance in the event, with the two-time Wentworth runner-up looking forward to seeing the changes made to the course.

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"The BMW PGA Championship is always one of my favourite tournaments and I'm really looking forward to going back to Wentworth in May," Westwood said. "From the pictures I have seen it looks in great condition and I like the look of the changes as well. I think it will be back to its best.

CHASKA, MN - OCTOBER 01:  Danny Willett and Lee Westwood of Europe react on the seventh green during afternoon fourball matches of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Ha
Image: Willett partnered Lee Westwood in the Ryder Cup defeat at Hazeltine

"I think any time there are new initiatives brought forward - and obviously this Rolex Series is gaining a lot of attention - it's exciting for everybody. The players will be excited to be playing big events for big cash and we'll see how it all pans out throughout the year."

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