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Last-man-in Bradley takes 1-shot lead at BMW

Last-man-in Bradley takes 1-shot lead at BMW

Keegan Bradley, the last man into the field at the BMW Championship, took a one-shot lead after the opening round on Thursday. The American carded a bogey-free 65 at Wilmington Country Club, one stroke ahead of a group of four players including world number one Scottie Scheffler.

Bradley, who only qualified for the event on Monday, took advantage of the favorable morning conditions and made the most of his chances on the greens. The 36-year-old hit 13 of 18 greens in regulation and needed just 26 putts to complete his round.

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Bryson DeChambeau’s bizarre pitch to his caddie? ‘Dude, I’m lost’

Bryson DeChambeau’s bizarre pitch to his caddie? ‘Dude, I’m lost’

Bryson DeChambeau’s Bizarre Caddie Moment

Bryson DeChambeau’s caddie, Tim Tucker, was left bewildered after the golfer approached him with an unexpected request during the final round of The Masters.

“Dude, I’m lost,” DeChambeau reportedly exclaimed.

Tucker, who has caddied for DeChambeau for over two years, was initially taken aback. However, he quickly realized that the 2020 U.S. Open champion had become disoriented on the sprawling Augusta National Golf Club.

Tucker reportedly guided DeChambeau back to the correct hole, but the incident has raised questions about the golfer’s mental focus during the tournament. Sources close to DeChambeau have suggested that he may have been struggling with exhaustion and dehydration on the final day.

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‘HOW is that possible?’ Scottie Scheffler explodes after wedge shot fools him

‘HOW is that possible?’ Scottie Scheffler explodes after wedge shot fools him

Scottie Scheffler was left bewildered after being deceived by a wedge shot during the second round of the WM Phoenix Open. On the par-4 13th, Scheffler’s approach rolled out further than anticipated, leaving him with an awkward chip shot from the edge of the green. However, his wedge shot seemed to skip and bound forward, leaving him yards short of the hole. Scheffler reacted with disbelief, exclaiming “How is that possible?” as he watched his ball fail to reach its intended target.

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Scott posts season-low 63 to take lead at BMW

Scott posts season-low 63 to take lead at BMW

Adam Scott seized a one-shot lead at the BMW Championship on Friday, firing a flawless eight-under-par 63 to seize control at Wilmington Country Club. The Australian, who won the Genesis Scottish Open in July, sank eight birdies in his second round to move to 12 under for the tournament. Scott, 42, holds a narrow edge over Americans Kurt Kitayama and Patrick Cantlay, who are tied for second on 11 under after both shooting rounds of 66. Defending champion Patrick Reed is among a group of five players lurking two shots off the pace after carding a seven-under-par 64.

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2024 BMW Championship Saturday tee times: Round 3 pairings

2024 BMW Championship Saturday tee times: Round 3 pairings

2024 BMW Championship Saturday Tee Times: Round 3 Pairings

Wilmington, Delaware – The third round of the 2024 BMW Championship will tee off Saturday at 11:15 a.m. ET. The top 70 players on the leaderboard after Friday’s second round will advance to the weekend.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will tee off at 12:55 p.m. ET with No. 2 Rory McIlroy and No. 3 Jon Rahm.

Other notable pairings include No. 4 Patrick Cantlay with No. 5 Xander Schauffele and No. 6 Will Zalatoris.

The third round will be televised on NBC from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.

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McIlroy finds water — with his 3-wood — at BMW

McIlroy finds water — with his 3-wood — at BMW

Rory McIlroy found the water on the 18th hole at the BMW Championship on Friday, hitting his 3-wood shot into the hazard to the right of the fairway. It was a costly mistake for the Northern Irishman, who had been in contention for the lead. McIlroy eventually carded a 4-over 76, leaving him well down the leaderboard.

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Matsuyama withdraws from BMW with back injury

Matsuyama withdraws from BMW with back injury

Hideki Matsuyama has been forced to withdraw from the BMW Championship with a back injury. The Japanese star was due to tee off in the second round on Friday but pulled out after experiencing discomfort during his practice round. Matsuyama is a two-time major champion and is currently ranked 14th in the world. He has not won a tournament this season but has had a number of top-10 finishes. His withdrawal from the BMW Championship is a blow to his hopes of qualifying for the Tour Championship, which is the season-ending event on the PGA Tour.

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Outrageous David Feherty stories? Ask his old pal, Ian Baker-Finch

Outrageous David Feherty stories? Ask his old pal, Ian Baker-Finch

The eccentric David Feherty is known for his outspoken commentary and hilarious antics on and off the golf course. One of his closest friends, Ian Baker-Finch, has witnessed countless moments of Feherty’s outrageous behavior firsthand. In a recent interview, Baker-Finch shared an unforgettable story about a time when Feherty and Tiger Woods indulged in a bizarre contest—hitting shots from various distances back toward the hole. According to Baker-Finch, Feherty’s tales are legendary, and he’s eager to hear more about his friend’s unique perspective on golf and life.

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Bradley leads BMW Champ. after 1st-round 66

Bradley leads BMW Champ. after 1st-round 66

Keegan Bradley fired a bogey-free 66 on Thursday to seize a one-shot lead after the first round of the BMW Championship.

The American, who won the event in 2018, mixed seven birdies with 11 pars at Wilmington Country Club to finish the day one ahead of compatriot Scottie Scheffler (67).

Defending champion Patrick Cantlay is a further stroke back after carding a 68, while world number one Rory McIlroy is tied for fourth on 69.

Bradley, who is 10th in the FedEx Cup standings, made a strong start with birdies on the first and second holes. He added three more in a row from the seventh before picking up further shots on the 13th and 17th.

Scheffler, who is second in the standings, also made a fast start with birdies on the first two holes. He dropped a shot on the fifth but bounced back with three more birdies on the back nine.

Cantlay, who won the BMW Championship last year, made a bogey on the first hole but recovered with five birdies. He missed a chance to share the lead when he three-putted the 18th for par.

McIlroy, who is third in the standings, made a solid start with three birdies in his first six holes. He dropped a shot on the seventh but birdied the 10th to stay in contention.

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Scheffler says back sore but fine after 71 at BMW

Scheffler says back sore but fine after 71 at BMW

Scottie Scheffler said his back was sore but fine after shooting a 71 in the first round of the BMW Championship on Thursday.

The world number one has been dealing with a back injury for the past few weeks, but he said it did not affect his play on Thursday.

“My back’s a little sore, but it’s fine,” Scheffler said. “I’m just going to keep getting treatment on it and see how it feels tomorrow.”

Scheffler made two birdies and one bogey on Thursday, and he is currently tied for 21st place. He will need to play well in the remaining three rounds to have a chance of winning the FedEx Cup.

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