Scottie Scheffler struggles in first round of BMW Championship

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Scottie Scheffler struggles in first round of BMW Championship
Summary

Scottie Scheffler's challenging first round at the BMW Championship included a series of bogeys that marked his worst stretch of the 2026 season. He began with two pars before facing three consecutive bogeys on holes three, four, and five. Scheffler, who had an impressive eight-shot victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship the previous week, found himself in joint-last position at three over par after nine holes. His performance at Bellerive Golf Course significantly increased his bogey count for the season, highlighting a stark contrast from his earlier strong showing. The world's top-ranked golfer now looks to improve over the remaining rounds.

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  • Scheffler recorded three consecutive bogeys for the first time this season.
  • He stands in joint-last position at the BMW Championship after nine holes.
  • Scheffler ranked first in bogey avoidance prior to this round.
  • He won the FedEx St. Jude Championship just a week earlier.
  • His performance raises questions about his consistency heading into the later rounds.
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Scottie Scheffler suffered his worst stretch of golf of the 2026 season in the first round of the BMW Championship. Scheffler won his second event of the year with an incredible eight-shot victory at last week’s FedEx St.

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