J.J. Spaun leads BMW Championship with front nine 30 in St. Louis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

J.J. Spaun carded a 30 on the front nine during the second round of the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis. This performance helped break a five-way tie atop the leaderboard, giving him a three-shot lead at the turn with a total score of 11 under par. Spaun recorded five birdies in six holes to start his round and maintained a mistake-free scorecard until bogeying the final hole of his first round. Other co-leaders include Rory McIlroy and Chris Gotterup, who were still on the course as Spaun finished his front nine, while Gary Woodland and Wyndham Clark are also competing.
- •Spaun shot a 6-under 64 in the first round.
- •He made four consecutive birdies on holes 3 through 6.
- •McIlroy and Gotterup are among the competitors still on the course.
- •The BMW Championship continues as players compete for top placements.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 BMW Championship: J.J. Spaun gains separation in St. Louis with front nine 30
"J.J. Spaun's front nine at Bellerive gave the BMW Championship leaderboard its first significant separation. Spaun, who shot a 6-under 64 on Thursday, carded five birdies in six holes to begin his second round to carry a three-shot lead at the turn.
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