BMW Championship begins at Bellerive Country Club

The 2026 BMW Championship, the second event in the FedExCup Playoffs, is being held at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. The tournament features an elite field of 50 golfers competing for a $20 million purse. The primary objective for participants is to secure a position within the top 30 of the FedExCup standings to advance to the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler enters the event as the defending champion and the betting favorite following a recent victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Other notable players in the field include Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Justin Thomas. The competition also carries implications for the Presidents Cup selection and major championship qualifications for the following season.

Amidst the competitive stakes, golfer Gary Woodland is making a notable return to the tournament, marking his first appearance at the BMW Championship in six years as he continues his recovery following brain surgery in 2023.