Scottie Scheffler captured the BMW Championship, earning his fifth PGA TOUR victory of the season, becoming the first player since Tiger Woods (2006-07) to win at least five tournaments in consecutive years. With a final round of three points, Scheffler finished 15 points behind, moving two shots clear of Robert MacIntyre and securing the lead among the 30 players qualifying for the TOUR Championship at East Lake, where he will aspire to become the first back-to-back FedExCup champion since 2007.
Scottie Scheffler, results
Starting four shots behind, Scheffler overturned the deficit in just five holes, culminating with a masterful shot on the 17th hole, a par-3 among the most challenging holes in Caves Valley. From a tricky position in the rough, about 25 yards from the hole, he unleashed a chip that, after a perfect bounce, slowly rolled into the hole for a decisive birdie. “It looked good when he first hit it, and seeing it go in was fantastic,” Scheffler commented.
MacIntyre, who had dominated the early stages of the tournament with 18 birdies in the first 45 holes, struggled in the final round, finishing with a 73 and only two birdies in the last 27 holes. Despite a birdie on the 16th that brought him within one shot of the leader, he was unable to answer Scheffler’s extraordinary shot on the 17th.
The tournament also saw moments of intense tension in qualifying for the TOUR Championship. Harry Hall, thanks to a birdie on the 17th, secured a spot in the top 30, while Rickie Fowler saw his return to East Lake slip away with costly errors, including a bogey on the 14th and a double bogey on the 15th. Akshay Bhatia clinched the last available spot despite four bogeys on the back nine.
With this victory, Scheffler, who boasts 18 titles in just over three years, emerges as the favorite for the TOUR Championship, where 30 qualifiers will compete for the $10 million prize.
From August 14-17, 2025, Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland, will host the prestigious BMW Championship, the second leg of the PGA Tour’s FedExCup Playoffs. This event, featuring the world’s top 50 players, promises top-notch entertainment and competition, with a spot in the top 30 at stake in the Tour Championship.
The BMW Championship is one of the most anticipated events on the PGA Tour calendar, known for its uncut format and the quality of its field. As part of the FedExCup Playoffs, the tournament represents a crucial turning point for players, who accumulate crucial points to qualify for the grand finale in Atlanta. In 2025, the tournament returns to Caves Valley following a memorable 2021 event, when Patrick Cantlay won an epic playoff against Bryson DeChambeau with a record score of 27-under par.
This year, the field will include stars like current FedExCup leader Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and defending champion Viktor Hovland. With a $3.6 million prize pool and an estimated economic impact of over $50 million for the Baltimore region, the BMW Championship is much more than just a golf tournament.
Designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio, Caves Valley Golf Club spans approximately 940 acres of rolling hills, lush meadows, and wooded areas, offering a spectacular backdrop for professional golf. After the 2021 edition, in which the course proved particularly forgiving with a winning score of 27 under par, Caves Valley has undergone a significant renovation to make the challenge more challenging.
The course modifications, including the lengthening of some holes (such as the first hole, extended by approximately 100 yards) and the reconfiguration of the greens, aim to reward ball control and accuracy, reducing the likelihood of extremely low scores like in 2021. August weather conditions, with average temperatures around 30°C and possible afternoon thunderstorms, could further impact play.
The BMW Championship is distinguished by its uncut format: all 50 participating players complete the four days of competition, from Thursday to Sunday. The FedExCup points earned will determine the 30 finalists for the Tour Championship. In the event of a tie for first place after 72 holes, a playoff will be held, starting on the 18th hole or other holes selected by the tournament committee.
With a field limited to the top 50 in the FedExCup standings, the 2025 BMW Championship will feature world leader and title favorite Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, 2021 winner Patrick Cantlay, and Maryland native Denny McCarthy, motivated to shine on his home course.
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