J.J. Spaun and Wyndham Clark vie for U.S. Presidents Cup spots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:07 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
At the BMW Championship, J.J. Spaun and Wyndham Clark are competing for automatic spots on the U.S. Presidents Cup team. Spaun, currently in third place, is striving to secure his position after strong rounds of 64-66, while Clark, the leader at 12-under 128, is projected to improve his standing significantly. Chris Gotterup, sharing fourth place, also seeks an automatic berth. The competition is set against a backdrop of FedEx Cup implications, with the standings subject to change as the event progresses.
- •J.J. Spaun shoots rounds of 64-66, sits in third place.
- •Wyndham Clark leads at 12-under 128 after 36 holes.
- •Chris Gotterup shares fourth place and aims for automatic qualification.
- •Six players will secure spots for the Presidents Cup this week.
- 1:07 PMYahoo Sports — Big names scramble for final U.S. Presidents Cup spots
"Wyndham Clark and Chris Gotterup are surging at the BMW Championship in battle to secure one of six automatic spots on the U.S. Presidents Cup team.
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