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Scheffler’s 82-Foot Chip Clinches Fifth PGA Win at BMW Championship

The world No. 1 erased a four-shot deficit, stretching his FedExCup points lead to nearly 4,000 ahead of next week’s Tour Championship.

Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts to his birdie putt on the 17th green with caddie Michael Cromie during the final round of the BMW Championship 2025 at Caves Valley Golf Club on August 17, 2025 in Owings Mills, Maryland.
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
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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 within five holes of the final round to surge into the lead at Caves Valley.
  • His chip-in from roughly 82 feet on the par-3 17th proved the decisive blow, delivering a two-stroke victory, his fifth PGA Tour win of the year.
  • The win stretched Scheffler’s FedExCup points lead to nearly 4,000, establishing him as the heavy favorite for next week’s Tour Championship.
  • Michael Cromie filled in on the bag for Scheffler because Ted Scott remained home for family reasons.
  • Robert MacIntyre relinquished his 54-hole lead with a three-over 73, vowing to “smash up” his clubs in frustration; England’s Harry Hall secured the final Tour Championship berth with a sixth-place finish.