way share of BMW Championship lead; Scottie Scheffler fades
Rory McIlroy shot a 6-under 64 to share the lead at the BMW Championship, marking a strong return to form. Meanwhile, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler struggled with illness, finishing with a 72.
Why it matters
The BMW Championship is a significant event in the PGA Tour playoffs, and performance here impacts the standings for the FedEx Cup.
Information Players in This Article Favorite players to keep them at the top of your leaderboard and get the latest updates. Sign In or Sign Up to save favorites across devices. Favorite R. McIlroy Favorite G. Woodland Written by Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) – Rory McIlroy might not be as far away as he thought four days ago, playing bogey-free at Bellerive Country Club for a 6-under 64 that gave him a share of the lead Thursday in the BMW Championship with three other U.S. Open champions and Chris Gotterup .
Four days brought a big change for Scottie Scheffler , too. The world's No. 1 player went from an eight-shot victory in the Playoffs opener to feeling under the weather and having to rally for a 72, his highest opening round since the U.S. Open in June.
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