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Laurie Canter leads Majesticks at BMW Championship amid LIV scrutiny

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Laurie Canter leads Majesticks at BMW Championship amid LIV scrutiny
Summary

Laurie Canter of the Majesticks GC holds the lead after the first round of the BMW Championship on August 20, 2026, shooting 8 under par. His team is two strokes ahead of Ripper GC at 16 under par. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler struggled, finishing 2-over 70. Rory McIlroy is tied for first at 6 under par, alongside Gary Woodland, Wyndham Clark, J.J. Spaun, and Chris Gotterup. The LIV Golf tour faces challenges, having canceled its event in Michigan and remains under scrutiny.

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  • •Canter made nine birdies after a slow start at Bellerive Country Club.
  • •Scheffler found himself at the bottom early but improved his score on the back nine.
  • •McIlroy's performance reflects a progress in his game despite being a work in progress.
  • •LIV Golf's cancellation of the Michigan event raises questions about the tour's viability.
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  • 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Majesticks Shock LIV Field As PGA Tour Playoffs Heat Up
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The PGA Tour and LIV Golf playoffs heat up as Laurie Canter leads the Majesticks, while Scottie Scheffler struggles and Rory McIlroy stays near the top at the BMW Championship.

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