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Scottie Scheffler leads the field at the 2026 BMW Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:51 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Scottie Scheffler leads the field at the 2026 BMW Championship

Summary

Scottie Scheffler is the favorite entering the 2026 BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club, which kicks off on Thursday. This prestigious event, part of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup Playoffs, changes venues annually and will see players like Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Åberg competing. Scheffler comes off a strong performance at the St. Jude Championship, where he achieved an eight-shot victory. While past champions like Brooks Koepka and Tiger Woods are absent, the focus remains on Scheffler, who has an 18.1% chance of victory according to Data Golf. Players are reminded that Bellerive’s layout favors strong drivers and previous high finishes could influence outcomes.

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By the Numbers

•BMW Championship begins Thursday at Bellerive Country Club.
•Scottie Scheffler is favored following an eight-shot victory at St. Jude.
•Rory McIlroy has high course-fit data despite recent poor form.
•Brooks Koepka and Tiger Woods are not competing this week.
•Ludvig Åberg and Xander Schauffele are among notable challengers.

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12:51 AMYahoo Sports — BMW Championship Picks: Scheffler Leads Star-Studded Field At Bellerive

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Scottie Scheffler headlines the 2026 BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club. Here’s a look at the favorites, course fit, key stats and potential picks to win.
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