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Kurt Kitayama, Bud Cauley struggle at BMW Championship as playoffs approach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:40 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Kurt Kitayama, Bud Cauley struggle at BMW Championship as playoffs approach
Summary

As the BMW Championship unfolds at Bellerive Country Club, the pressure mounts for players around the FedExCup cut line. Kurt Kitayama sits at T-44, just one point ahead of Bud Cauley, currently T-48. Sungjae Im is the only player to improve his position in the rankings this week. Gary Woodland leads the tournament and is projected to move significantly up the FedEx points standings. With the top 30 players qualifying for the Tour Championship, the final playoff opportunities are narrowing as the event progresses.

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  • •Only top 30 players qualify for the Tour Championship finals.
  • •Sungjae Im is the only player to move into qualifying position.
  • •Kurt Kitayama and Bud Cauley are close on the cut line.
  • •Gary Woodland leads the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club.
  • •Players will need strong finishes to secure their playoff spots.
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  • 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Tour Championship bubble tracker: How Nos. 25-35 are faring at BMW Championship
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The top 30 players will qualify for the PGA Tour's playoff finale. Here's how those around the cut line are faring at Bellerive.

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