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Wyndham Clark triumphs at the 20th BMW Championship.

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Based on BMW Group PressClub · Aug 24, 2026

Wyndham Clark won the 20th BMW Championship with a wire-to-wire victory at Bellerive Country Club, securing his first Playoff title and sixth PGA TOUR win with a 17-under-par total.

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Wyndham Clark triumphs at the 20th BMW Championship.
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He kept things tense in the final round, but with a strong finish, Wyndham Clark was crowned the deserved winner of the 20th BMW Championship.
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The 32-year-old American topped the leaderboard from the first round and went into the final round five strokes ahead of Rory McIlroy (NIR).
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In the final flight of the day on Sunday, a thrilling duel unfolded between the two major winners, particularly after McIlroy had closed the gap with a birdie on the 11th hole.
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Up to that point, Clark had not carded a single birdie, but dropped three shots.
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The event, now in its 20th year, is recognized as one of the PGA TOUR’s premier tournaments.
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The tournament’s proceeds support the Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides college scholarships for caddies, with over $63 million raised since 2007.

Wyndham Clark, aged 32, claimed his first Playoff victory and sixth PGA TOUR win at the 20th BMW Championship, held at Bellerive Country Club. He led the tournament from the opening round and finished five strokes ahead of Rory McIlroy after a tense final round. Clark’s strong finish included birdies on the final three holes, culminating in a 17-under-par total. McIlroy, despite closing the gap briefly, finished tied for second with Patrick Cantlay at 14 under par.

The BMW Championship, restricted to the top 50 FedExCup-ranked players, drew enthusiastic crowds and showcased top-tier golf. The event, now in its 20th year, is recognized as one of the PGA TOUR’s premier tournaments. This year’s edition featured an exhibition of new BMW models, including the X5, 7 Series, and the all-electric iX3. The tournament’s proceeds support the Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides college scholarships for caddies, with over $63 million raised since 2007.

Wyndham Clark reflected on his victory, emphasizing his resilience after a slow start in the final round. He highlighted his ability to recover mentally and finish strongly, calling it his best season following a challenging previous year. Clark’s win places him third in the season standings, while Scottie Scheffler retained the FedExCup lead despite finishing tied for 12th. The event’s competitive field and high stakes underscored its significance in the PGA TOUR calendar.

The 21st BMW Championship will move to Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City for the first time, scheduled for 16–22 August 2027. The tournament’s commitment to education remains central, with all proceeds benefiting the Evans Scholars Foundation. A hole-in-one during the event would have awarded a new BMW X5 or iX3, but no player achieved the feat this year. The next opportunity for players to win a premium BMW vehicle and a scholarship will be at the 2027 event.

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