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Scheffler Comes From Four Shots Back to Win BMW Championship

His comeback victory elevated him to the FedExCup lead before next week’s Tour Championship at East Lake

Aug 17, 2025; Owings Mills, Maryland, USA; Scottie Scheffler poses with the J. K. Wadley Trophy and The Keeper after winning the BMW Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
Aug 17, 2025; Owings Mills, Maryland, USA; Scottie Scheffler putts on the ninth hole during the final round of the BMW Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
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OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND - AUGUST 17: Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts to his birdie putt on the 17th green during the final round of the BMW Championship 2025 at Caves Valley Golf Club on August 17, 2025 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Scheffler erased a four-shot deficit in five holes and sealed a two-stroke victory with an 82-foot chip-in on the par-3 17th.
  • His closing 3-under 67 marked his fifth PGA Tour win this season, making him the first player since Tiger Woods to win five times in consecutive years.
  • Robert MacIntyre, who began the day with a four-shot lead, carded a 3-over 73 with just two birdies until the 16th hole to finish runner-up.
  • The victory secured Scheffler’s top ranking in the FedExCup points race and guaranteed his spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
  • The BMW Championship result finalized the Tour Championship field at 30 players, with Harry Hall moving into sixth place and Akshay Bhatia claiming the 30th and final berth.