St. Louis – Wyndham Clark added a third triumph to his 2026 résumé by winning the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club. The victory, his second FedEx Cup playoff win this season, secured a silver trophy and placed him among the top six automatic qualifiers for the Presidents Cup.
Come‑from‑behind win
Clark entered the final round with a five‑shot lead that evaporated early, forcing a tense back‑nine battle. Despite not recording a birdie until the 16th hole, he responded with a precise 5‑iron shot from just outside 15 feet to set up a go‑ahead birdie, followed by two more birdies to finish at even‑par 70, three strokes ahead of the field.
Rivals and runner‑ups
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy finished third after a 69, while Patrick Cantlay rallied with three consecutive birdies on the back nine to post a 68 and claim second place. Cantlay, who previously won the FedEx Cup at East Lake in 2021, expressed confidence in his game’s direction heading into the Tour Championship.
Other notable performances
Gary Woodland, returning to the Tour Championship for the first time since 2019 after brain surgery, tied for fourth with a 69, battling nerves from crowd noise and drone activity. Robert MacIntyre posted a 65 to tie for seventh, moving into the top 30 and securing a spot at East Lake. Falling out of the top 30 were Rickie Fowler, Bud Cauley and Kurt Kitayama, while British Open champion Ryan Fox secured the final qualifying position.
Implications for the season
Clark’s win strengthens his case for PGA Tour Player of the Year, joining a major championship and a FedEx Cup playoff victory in a single season. The triumph also guarantees his place among the six automatic Presidents Cup selections, alongside teammates Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Russell Henley, Sam Burns and Collin Morikawa. U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker will have six additional picks after the Tour Championship.
Clark’s reflections
Speaking after the round, Clark acknowledged the pressure and the crowd’s shifting support, noting, “I wasn’t really nervous… I was making dumb bogeys. When I made the putt on the par‑3, it got me back.” He added that the win feels especially rewarding after a difficult previous season.
The BMW Championship concludes next week at East Lake, where the FedEx Cup champion will be crowned.
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