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Robert MacIntyre Banks Six Straight Birdies to Lead BMW Championship

MacIntyre’s 8-under 62 on rain-softened greens reshapes FedEx Cup playoff positioning alongside Ryder Cup standings.

OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND - AUGUST 14: Robert MacIntyre of Scotland plays a shot on the second hole during the first round of the BMW Championship 2025 at Caves Valley Golf Club on August 14, 2025 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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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Scottie Scheffler of United States and his caddie Ted Scott look on during a practice round prior to The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 16, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.

Overview

  • Robert MacIntyre carded an 8-under 62, including six consecutive birdies after a two-hour rain delay, to open a three-stroke lead in Round 1.
  • Tommy Fleetwood moved to 5-under with a bogey-free 65, closing the gap with a 33-foot birdie on the 18th hole.
  • Scottie Scheffler posted a 4-under 66, birdying three of his final four holes as the course softened.
  • Only the leading 30 players in FedEx Cup points after Sunday will advance to the Tour Championship, with 2,000 points and $3.6 million at stake for the winner.
  • Remaining Ryder Cup points at the BMW Championship heighten the competition for automatic U.S. team qualification before selections finalize next month.