Rickie Fowler looks to advance at BMW Championship amid FedEx Cup pressure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Rickie Fowler enters the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis as the current No. 30 in the FedEx Cup points standings. Only the top 30 players will qualify for the Tour Championship in Atlanta. Players in the 50-man field aim for a strong finish to secure their spots, with Fowler needing at least a solo 50th to advance. The stakes include eligibility for major tournaments next year, along with a two-year PGA Tour exemption for those who qualify for East Lake. The tournament also features nearly $100 million in FedEx Cup bonus money.
- •Fowler is ranked No. 30 and facing playoff pressure.
- •Top 30 players advance to the Tour Championship.
- •The BMW Championship includes a 50-man field.
- •Qualifying players gain access to next year's men's majors.
- •The tournament features nearly $100 million in FedEx Cup bonuses.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Rickie Fowler faces FedEx Cup playoff pressure as the 'Bubble Boy' at BMW Championship
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