Wentworth still a great event despite no shows, Kaymer says

Germany's Martin Kaymer plays his second shot at the first hole during the first round Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - Double major winner Martin Kaymer has hit back at suggestions that this week's BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth has lost some of its razzle-dazzle, calling it a first-class event with "a massive history".

"There are better courses in England, that's for sure, but it's the home of the European Tour and it's a great event and we should see it for what it is," Kaymer said. "It's big prize money, a lot of world ranking points, with a massive history."