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MacIntyre Leads by Four After Clutch 40-Foot Birdie at BMW Championship

Closing with a 40-foot birdie under a partisan gallery has propelled MacIntyre into a blockbuster finale against Scheffler with Tour Championship berths at stake

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Scottie Scheffler of the United States watches his shot from the second tee during the third round of the BMW Championship 2025 at Caves Valley Golf Club on August 16, 2025 in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Robert MacIntyre of Scotland reacts to his putt on the 14th green during the third round of the BMW Championship 2025 at Caves Valley Golf Club on August 16, 2025 in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Overview

  • MacIntyre holds a four-stroke lead at 16-under after 54 holes, thanks to a clutch 40-41 foot birdie on the 18th that capped a two-under 68.
  • The final round pairing with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler tees off at 1:40 p.m. ET, setting up a head-to-head duel for the BMW title and Ryder Cup bragging rights.
  • He fed off a partisan Caves Valley crowd, shushing hecklers on the 14th and vowing to match their energy after enduring chants in favor of Scheffler.
  • Scheffler, seeking a fifth win of the season, remains in contention at 12-under and faces the challenge of overcoming a rare four-shot deficit to reach a milestone last achieved by Tiger Woods.
  • Beyond the title fight, several players are jockeying for top-30 FedExCup positions to qualify for next week’s Tour Championship, with Akshay Bhatia, Michael Kim and Sungjae Im on the bubble.