McIlroy fightback falls short as Clark rallies to win

Rory McIlroy's chances of securing the BMW Championship faltered on the final three holes as Wyndham Clark staged a remarkable comeback to claim the title. The Scottish golfer entered the last day with a five-stroke advantage over his competitors at Bellerive Country Club. However, a string of three bogeys in the first 10 holes saw Clark's lead extend to six strokes by the end of the second round.

Clark began the final round with a bogey, while McIlroy, who was also at one-over par after eight holes, managed to turn things around with three birdies around the turn. With both players tied at 14-under par heading into the final trio of holes, Clark managed to edge ahead by birdying the 16th hole, putting him at 15-under par.

McIlroy's dreams of a victory crumbled as he struggled with the par-five 17th hole, landing in the bunker after an errant tee shot. From there, he found himself sand-bunkered and unable to save par. Moments later, Clark holled a birdie to move three strokes clear with three holes to play. McIlroy ended the round with a stunning birdie on the closing hole, moving to 17-over par and securing a four-shot victory over McIlroy, who finished third alongside Patrick Cantlay at 14-under par.

Collin Morikawa tied for fourth place alongside Gary Woodland and Chris Gotterup, all at 14-under par, following an eagle on the 17th hole. Scotland's Robert MacIntyre and Jake Knapp tied for third place with a 65, catapulting MacIntyre up to seventh place and ensuring his participation in the upcoming Tour Championship in Atlanta.