Wyndham Clark holds off McIlroy and Cantlay to capture BMW Championship for 3rd win this year
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Key Points:
- Wyndham Clark secured his third PGA Tour win of the year at the BMW Championship, overcoming a lost five-shot lead and delivering clutch shots on the back nine to win by three strokes.
- Clark’s performance puts him in strong contention for PGA Tour player of the year, marking a significant turnaround from his previous worst year.
- Patrick Cantlay surged from No. 43 in the FedEx Cup standings to finish runner-up, securing a spot in the Tour Championship and boosting his chances to win the FedEx Cup again.
- Gary Woodland also advanced to the Tour Championship, marking his return since brain surgery three years ago, while Robert MacIntyre’s strong finish helped him move into the top 30 qualifiers.
- Despite a largely pro-Rory McIlroy crowd, Clark remained composed under pressure, securing his place among the top six automatic qualifiers for the Presidents Cup, with U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker holding six additional picks.
