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Hovland Sets Course Record with 61 to Win BMW Championship, Rising to No. 2 in FedEx Cup Standings

  • Viktor Hovland shot a 9-under 61 to win the BMW Championship, breaking the course record at Olympia Fields.
  • Hovland made birdies on all but two holes on the back nine, finishing with 17-under for the tournament.
  • Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick tied for second, with Scheffler moving to first in the FedEx Cup standings.
  • Hovland's victory propelled him to second in the FedEx Cup standings before the Tour Championship
  • The top 30 players will compete at East Lake, with Hovland, Scheffler, and Rory McIlroy leading the pack.
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