Wyndham Clark making it look easy at Bellerive and builds 1-shot lead in BMW Championship
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Wyndham Clark made it through another bogey-free round at Bellerive on Friday, posting a second straight 6-under 64 to build a one-shot lead over Gary Woodland going into the weekend at the BMW…
Golf star Wyndham Clark demonstrated his skill at Bellerive during the second round of the BMW Championship on Friday, August 21, 2026. With an impressive performance of a bogey-free 6-under 64, Clark built a one-shot lead over Gary Woodland heading into the weekend. Woodland, born just under four hours away in Missouri, is on the verge of qualifying for the Tour Championship despite coping with the aftereffects of his 2023 brain surgery.
The round saw Woodland birdie his last two holes, including a 2-iron onto the 608-yard 17th and a wedge to 8 feet for the 18th, scoring a 65. Clark, who faced a supportive New York crowd at the U.S. Open, appeared at ease over 36 holes, with only one notable challenge being an 18-foot par putt on the 10th hole. His current score stands at 12-under 128.
J.J. Spaun, celebrating his 36th birthday, posted a 66 and trailed by two strokes. Clark, Scottie Scheffler, and Woodland are assured of securing spots in the top 30 for the FedEx Cup, advancing to the final event at East Lake in Atlanta. Woodland, though performing well, has acknowledged the constant struggle to manage his heart rate and energy levels.
After hitting his tee shot on the 18th, Woodland admitted, "I'm tired," as he grinned after the round.
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