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BMW Championship Underway at Caves Valley With Scheffler–McIlroy Marquee Pairing

Players compete in the no-cut, 50-player field for FedExCup advancement, Ryder Cup points, $20 million purse.

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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Ranked seventh in the PGA Tour, golfer Colin Morikawa signs memorabilia for Aiden Moorhouse, 9 of Centerville, below and Evan Hill, 11 of Easton, who both play with the PGA Junio League, Under Armour Junior Tour and US Kids Golf during the BMW Charity Pro-Am, which gets underway at Caves Valley Golf Club. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Overview

  • FedExCup leader Scottie Scheffler is paired with Rory McIlroy for the opening 36 holes as the BMW Championship tees off at Caves Valley Golf Club.
  • National television coverage spans Golf Channel’s morning and afternoon windows and NBC’s final rounds, with live streaming on ESPN+, Peacock, Fubo and the NBC Sports App.
  • The 50-player no-cut field is competing for a $20 million purse, including $3.6 million to the winner, and for FedExCup points that will determine which 30 advance to the Tour Championship.
  • This event is the final PGA Tour tournament where golfers can earn Ryder Cup team points before selections for the international showdown are finalized.
  • Organizers report stronger ticket sales and corporate sponsorship compared with 2021 and anticipate about $60 million in direct economic output for the Baltimore area.