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Scheffler and McIlroy Teamed for BMW Championship Opener

Guaranteeing four rounds for 49 players with only the top 30 advancing to the Tour Championship, the BMW Championship is one of the final opportunities to earn Ryder Cup points

US golfer, Rickie Fowler prepares to begin a practice round ahead of the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome on September 27, 2023.
Aug 10, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Scottie Scheffler plays his shot from the 18th tee during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship golf. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Jul 20, 2025; Portrush, IRL; Rory McIlroy acknowledges the crowd after finishing the final round of The 153rd Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Portrush. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images/File Photo
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 20: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the third green during day four of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 20, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Overview

  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and No. 2 Rory McIlroy will play together in the first two rounds, teeing off at 11:16 a.m. ET Thursday at Caves Valley Golf Club
  • Austrian Sepp Straka’s withdrawal trimmed the field to 49, ensuring every entrant completes four rounds before only the top 30 move on to East Lake
  • Scheffler leads early betting markets as a 5/2 favorite with bet365, while bookmakers highlight each-way value in in-form players like Cameron Young and Russell Henley
  • McIlroy addressed his decision to skip the FedEx St. Jude Championship and suggested resetting points after each playoff leg to improve scheduling flexibility
  • With Ryder Cup automatic berths still at stake, players such as Justin Rose, J.J. Spaun and Keegan Bradley will chase crucial qualifying points this week