Scottie Scheffler makes a move up the leaderboard at BMW Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:29 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Scottie Scheffler is in contention at the BMW Championship, currently sitting at three-under 133 after a five-under 65 in the second round. Competing at Bellerive Country Club, he shot a back-nine 30 to climb the leaderboard, albeit still nine strokes behind leader Wyndham Clark. Despite dealing with a respiratory illness, Scheffler showcased improved performance on the greens after struggling in the first round. He will need a strong execution for the remaining weekend rounds to challenge for the title.
- •Scheffler sits at three-under, nine strokes off the lead.
- •He shot a five-under 65 in the second round.
- •Improved putting performance contributed to his rise.
- •The tournament continues into the weekend at Bellerive Country Club.
- •Scheffler aims for a strong finish despite a respiratory illness.
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — Ailing Scottie Scheffler is far off BMW lead, but beware of counting him out
"Scottie Scheffler shot a back-nine 30 on Friday to catch some fire and hopes to continue to climb the board in BMW Championship
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