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PGA Tour playoff field narrows to 50 at BMW Championship

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

PGA Tour playoff field narrows to 50 at BMW Championship
Summary

The BMW Championship runs from August 20-23 at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, part of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs. Following the FedEx St. Jude Classic, the top 50 players in points have advanced to this second leg. Scottie Scheffler, last week's winner, leads the field, where players aim to secure a spot among the top 30 for the upcoming Tour Championship. The FedEx Cup, entering its 20th season, offers significant financial incentives and exemptions for players progressing through the playoffs.

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  • •BMW Championship features 50 players competing for crucial points.
  • •Scottie Scheffler won the St. Jude Classic, leading into the BMW event.
  • •Top 30 players after this week will qualify for the Tour Championship.
  • •$40 million purse at the Tour Championship with $10 million for the winner.
  • •No weekend cuts in playoff events, guaranteeing all players' participation.
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  • 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — PGA Tour FedEx Cup primer: 50 players left in the race to East Lake
What they're saying
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The PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs are on their second leg this week at the BWM Championship. How did those 50 players get there?

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