Rory McIlroy shares lead at 2026 BMW Championship, Scottie Scheffler struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:04 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
At the 2026 BMW Championship in St. Louis, Rory McIlroy fired a bogey-free 64 to tie for the lead after Round 1. Scottie Scheffler, who recently won in Memphis, carded a 2-over 72, placing him T-44 on the leaderboard. McIlroy, noting the course suited his game better, connected his strong performance to improved weather conditions compared to the previous week. The tournament continues with Round 2 tee times set for Friday.
- •McIlroy ties for the lead with a score of 64 in Round 1.
- •Scheffler's 2-over 72 leaves him in T-44.
- •Conditions improved after rains earlier in the week.
- •The championship continues Friday with Round 2.
- •Top players are competing for a spot at East Lake next week.
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 BMW Championship: Scottie Scheffler struggles early, Rory McIlroy surges to co-lead
"Scottie Scheffler, fresh off of his dominant win in Memphis, struggled in his opening round at Bellerive on Thursday. Rory McIlroy, who finished 66th a week ago, shares a tie of the lead with four others ahead of Round 2.
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