Gary Woodland shoots 64 to share BMW Championship lead
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Gary Woodland shot a 6-under 64 during the first round of the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club on August 20, 2026. He is tied for the lead with Wyndham Clark. This performance marks Woodland's inspiring return to form following brain surgery three years ago. Earlier in the season, he claimed victory at the Texas Children's Houston Open, his first win since surgery. After his successful round, Woodland expressed pride in his current performance and his goal to qualify for the Tour Championship.
- •Woodland hit 17 of 18 greens in regulation.
- •He recorded an eagle at the par-5 11th hole.
- •Woodland experienced a four-stroke lead at one point.
- •He aims for return to the Tour Championship for the first time since 2019.
- •Woodland entered the week ranked 31st in the FedEx Cup standings.
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I'm proud of where I'm at’ … Gary Woodland’s inspiring season continues with chance to advance to East Lake
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — The feel-good story of the year rolls on as Gary Woodland shoots 64 at BMW Championship
"Gary Woodland shares the BMW Championship lead after a Thursday 64 as he continues his inspiring return to top form after brain surgery 3 years ago.
"Despite a bogey on the final hole, Woodland opened with a 64 at the BMW Championship and ended the day tied for the lead.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:21 PM‘I'm proud of where I'm at’ … Gary Woodland’s inspiring season continues with chance to advance to East Lake
Despite a bogey on the final hole, Woodland opened with a 64 at the BMW Championship and ended the day tied for the lead.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:53 PMThe feel-good story of the year rolls on as Gary Woodland shoots 64 at BMW Championship
Gary Woodland shares the BMW Championship lead after a Thursday 64 as he continues his inspiring return to top form after brain surgery 3 years ago.
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