Wyndham Clark avoids collapse, fends off Rory McIlroy to win BMW Championship
Wyndham Clark picked up his third win of the season on Sunday after nearly letting a five-shot lead slip away.
Wyndham Clark secured his third win of the season with a thrilling victory at the BMW Championship, outlasting Rory McIlroy and maintaining a five-shot lead throughout the final round. The tournament, held at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, saw Clark post a final round score of even par 70, finishing at 17-under for the week.
Clark's win earned him a lucrative $3.6 million prize and propelled him to third place in the FedExCup standings, entering the Tour Championship. The win also marked Clark's sixth PGA Tour victory, ending a challenging week for the golfer. Despite losing his lead on the opening hole, Clark rebounded to post five birdies and an eagle, regaining a five-shot advantage.
However, he eventually let the lead slip and was soon tied with McIlroy. McIlroy's birdie at the 11th hole trimmed Clark's lead to one shot, but Clark's subsequent birdies on the 16th and 18th holes secured his third win of the season, putting him in a strong position heading into the Tour Championship.
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