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Rory McIlroy trails Wyndham Clark by five at BMW Championship

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Rory McIlroy trails Wyndham Clark by five at BMW Championship

Summary

Rory McIlroy is five shots behind Wyndham Clark entering the final round of the BMW Championship on Sunday. McIlroy, who started strong with rounds of 64 and 65, is aiming to become the first player to win both the Masters and BMW Championship in the same year since Tiger Woods in 1997. Clark, with a total of 17 under, has the largest 54-hole lead at the event since 2019. McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay are tied for second at 12 under, while several players are closely behind, making for a highly competitive final round.

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•McIlroy opened with a 6-under 64 and followed with a 5-under 65
•Clark maintains a five-shot lead after a total of 17 under
•Patrick Cantlay is tied with McIlroy at 12 under
•Final round is set for Sunday at Bellerive Country Club

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2:21 AMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy Can Join Tiger Woods in Golf History at BMW Championship Sunday

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