BMW Championship moves into Round 3

Robert MacIntyre seeks to widen a five shot advantage as the BMW Championship moves into its third round at Caves Valley.

MacIntyre Extends Lead as BMW Championship Heads to Round 3

OWINGS MILLS, Md. After 36 holes, Robert MacIntyre holds a five shot lead at the BMW Championship, the second leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, at Caves Valley Golf Club. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is the closest challenger, with Ludvig Åberg, Hideki Matsuyama and Tommy Fleetwood among the top five. Rory McIlroy sits ten shots back, keeping a glimmer of hope alive but needing a strong weekend to climb back into contention.

Moving Day brings the usual shift in momentum. The leaderboard features several title contenders tightening the race as players chase a favorable seed for the final playoff event. The round is set to define the weekend strategy for many in a field of 49, testing course management as players push to capitalize on scoring opportunities while managing nerves on a key turning point in the season.

The BMW Championship is a litmus test for where players stand heading into the final act of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. A five shot lead is meaningful but not decisive in professional golf, where the risk of a late surge or a costly stretch can erase days of effort. MacIntyre’s task is to maintain discipline while Scheffler and the group behind apply pressure, a dynamic that can reshape the standings in a single round. The weekend will also spotlight how contenders balance aggression with course management as the playoff format rewards both steady scoring and bold moves.

Highlights

The leaderboard will keep viewers watching as the playoff clock ticks toward the final rounds.