After congratulating the wrong twin, Billy Horschel making moves at BMW PGA Championship

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VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Billy Horschel of the United States tees off on the third hole during day two of the BMW PGA Championship 2024 at Wentworth Club on September 20, 2024 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Billy Horschel has never been one to let a small mistake keep a good golfer down.

During Monday’s practice round at the BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club in Surrey, England, Horschel was one of two players to approach Nicolai Hojgaard about his victory at the Irish Open last week.

But Rasmus Hojgaard was the Danish twin who won the event, beating Rory McIlroy at Royal County Down for the title. He wasn’t the only one to make the mistake, Justin Rose also misidentified the two.

Of course, Horschel bounced back in style, telling the story to a group that enjoyed his honesty.

And during Friday’s second round of the DP World Tour event, Horschel had a similar moment where he saved face after a goof. On the eighth hole, the Florida product pulled his drive into the woods and was forced to lay up in front of a lake.

But he nearly dropped his approach shot from the water’s edge, winding it up high and watching it roll just inches from the cup.

Horschel’s 69 on Friday put him in an advantageous position at the tournament’s midway point, as he sits five shots back of leader Matthew Baldwin.

Also, Horschel announced on Thursday that he was auctioning off the golf bag he used during the 2024 Open Championship, where he finished runner-up to Xander Schauffele.

Horschel, a longtime supporter of the English Premier League team West Ham United FC, used a bag signed by all the team’s players. As of noon on Friday, the highest bid was for $6,500.

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: After congratulating the wrong twin, Billy Horschel making moves at BMW PGA Championship

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