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BMW Championship Kicks Off at Caves Valley with Top 50 Competing for Tour Championship Spots

Competitors in the FedExCup playoffs begin four guaranteed rounds under a no-cut format for a top-30 finish at East Lake, with a $20 million purse on offer.

Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club on August 24, 2024 in Castle Rock, Colorado.
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Overview

  • Round 1 tee times and pairings were released Thursday, headlined by world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and No. 2 Rory McIlroy at 11:16 a.m. ET.
  • The tournament’s no-cut, four-round structure limits entry to the top 50 FedExCup points leaders and trims the field to the top 30 by Sunday.
  • Golf Channel and NBC are splitting broadcast windows, with live streaming available via ESPN+, Peacock, Fubo and the NBC Sports App.
  • A $20 million overall purse is on offer with $3.6 million for the winner; Ryder Cup points are awarded to the top-six Americans in the standings.
  • Organizers project roughly a $60 million direct economic impact for the Greater Baltimore area based on attendance and sponsorship trends.