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Wyndham Clark won the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, finishing 17 under par. He held off a late surge by Rory McIlroy, who finished 13 under. The victory marks Clark's third win of the season and intensifies the race for Player of the Year ahead of the TOUR Championship.
Rory McIlroy returned to form with a 6-under 64 to share the lead after the first round of the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club. The world number two, who finished 66th at the previous event in Memphis, credited swing adjustments with coach Michael Bannon and caddie Harry Diamond for his recovery. He shares the lead with Gary Woodland, Wyndham Clark, J.J. Spaun, and Chris Gotterup. Woodland’s strong round is significant for the FedEx Cup standings, as he moved from 31st to a projected 17th, securing a path to the Tour Championship. Meanwhile, defending champion Scottie Scheffler struggled, finishing two over par in a tie for 44th, though his position at the top of the FedEx Cup standings remains secure.
Scottie Scheffler is the +300 favorite for the 2026 BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club, following his eight-stroke victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. While human experts favor Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick, simulation models project Aberg to finish outside the top 10, highlighting a significant divergence in betting strategies for the second FedEx Cup Playoffs event.
The 2026 BMW Championship begins at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, featuring the top 50 players in the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Scottie Scheffler is the favorite, while Gary Woodland seeks a late-season surge to reach the Tour Championship. Analysts highlight Wyndham Clark, Michael Thorbjornsen, Kurt Kitayama, and Kristoffer Reitan as value picks due to their strong course fit and recent form.
The 2026 BMW Championship begins at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, featuring the top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings. Scottie Scheffler is the clear favorite, but betting markets highlight significant value in underdog finishes and specific player performances.
Scottie Scheffler is the +300 favorite for the 2026 BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club, following his eight-stroke victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. While SportsLine's model projects a surprising leaderboard, CBS Sports notes that Rory McIlroy is seeking to shake off a poor performance in Memphis. Only 30 players will advance to the Tour Championship, putting significant pressure on bubble players like Justin Thomas and Patrick Cantlay to finish near the top to secure their spots and maintain their chances for the Presidents Cup team.
Jordan Spieth failed to advance to the BMW Championship after finishing 52nd in the FedEx Cup standings at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Despite missing the playoffs, Spieth expressed strong confidence in his improving game and expects to secure signature event invitations for 2027. Scottie Scheffler won the tournament by eight strokes, while 20 players were eliminated from the playoff race.
Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight strokes, ending a 16-start winless streak and securing the lead in the FedEx Cup standings. He earned 750 points and $3.6 million from the $20 million prize fund. Si Woo Kim finished second, while Sungjae Im’s fifth-place finish secured his spot in the next playoff stage.
The 2026 Wyndham Championship heads to Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro as the PGA Tour’s final regular-season event before the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The Donald Ross layout, known for tight fairways, Bermuda greens, and a high birdie potential, rewards accuracy and short-iron prowess, with a expected winning score around -20. While favorites include Cameron Young, Cantlay, and Thomas, the article’s model leans Ben Griffin—a Carolina native with strong comp-course history and recent form—as the likely champion, aided by his fit on Bermuda greens and proven performance on similar courses; Webb Simpson also carries strong course-history value, making this a pivotal week for Playoff positioning.
After the first round of the 2023 Tour Championship, Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa, and Keegan Bradley are tied for the lead at 10 under, with Scottie Scheffler one stroke behind. Scheffler made his first triple bogey of the year but still remains in contention. Rory McIlroy struggled with muscle spasms and may not have a chance to win unless his condition improves. The leaderboard is starting to separate, with Morikawa leading at 14 under. The possibility of a non-winner winning the FedEx Cup is also being discussed.
The 2023 Tour Championship, the final event of the PGA Tour season, features the top 30 players competing for the FedEx Cup Playoffs and a share of the $18 million prize. Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa, and Keegan Bradley are currently tied for the lead. Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, is also in contention despite a back injury. The tournament can be watched live on CBS Sports, Golf Channel, Paramount+, and PGA Tour Live.
Viktor Hovland breaks the course record with a final round 61 to win the 2023 BMW Championship, surpassing Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick. Hovland's back-nine performance included seven birdies and zero bogeys, securing his second victory of the season and solidifying his position as one of the top players in the world. Despite the win, Hovland will start behind Scheffler at the Tour Championship.
Lucas Glover and Rory McIlroy are paired together in the first round of the BMW Championship, the penultimate event of the FedEx Cup playoffs. Glover, who recently won the Wyndham Championship and St. Jude Championship, has surged to No. 4 in the playoff standings. The top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings are still in contention for the tour title, with the top 30 advancing to the Tour Championship.
Golfer Collin Morikawa has pledged to donate $1,000 for every birdie he makes in the FedEx Cup playoffs to aid recovery efforts in Maui, where wildfires have caused significant devastation. Morikawa, whose family has ties to the area, expressed his support for the people of Hawaii and their need for assistance. The PGA Tour plays multiple events in Hawaii, including a tournament on Maui, and Morikawa's donation will help highlight the recovery work being done and provide additional support.
Justin Thomas narrowly misses out on a spot in the FedEx Cup playoffs after a valiant effort at the Wyndham Championship. Despite a strong charge up the leaderboard, Thomas finished in 71st place, just one spot outside the playoff cut line. He expressed disappointment but remained proud of his performance. The focus now shifts to whether Thomas will receive a captain's pick for the Ryder Cup team.