Rory McIlroy finishes third at BMW Championship ahead of Tour Championship
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Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rory McIlroy placed third at the BMW Championship, four strokes behind winner Wyndham Clark. McIlroy, who struggled earlier in the season, finished strong on the final day, overcoming a five-shot deficit and tying for the lead with three holes to play. Despite a late bogey on the 17th hole, McIlroy expressed optimism about his game leading into the Tour Championship, which starts next Thursday at East Lake.
- •McIlroy finished four strokes behind Clark at the BMW Championship.
- •He birdied three of the last four holes in the final round.
- •McIlroy was tied for the lead until a bogey on the 17th hole.
- •He expressed concerns about his swing heading into the Tour Championship.
- •The Tour Championship begins Thursday at East Lake.
"Rory McIlroy admitted he is still not happy with his swing heading into the season-ending Tour Championship, despite narrowly missing out on victory at the BMW Championship.
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