Wyndham Clark pulls away for 5-shot lead at Bellerive over McIlroy and Cantlay
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Wyndham Clark was doing everything right until it all went wrong Saturday at the BMW Championship. Just not for long. Bogey-free through 36 holes, he went from the bunker left of the fairway…
At the BMW Championship golf tournament in St. Louis on August 22, 2026, Wyndham Clark started off poorly but made a remarkable recovery to take a five-shot lead over Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay. Clark began with a double bogey on the first hole, but quickly regained his composure, scoring five birdies in an eight-hole stretch that led to a five-under 65.
Despite closing with a bogey, he still held a five-shot advantage. McIlroy and Cantlay, tied for second at 66, still had a ways to go to challenge Clark's lead. McIlroy mentioned the difficulty of the deficit, while Cantlay acknowledged the challenge but remained focused on his own game. Gary Woodland, aiming to conclude his impressive year with a return to the Tour Championship, struggled in the round, finishing six shots behind Clark.
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