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  "id": 2883250,
  "title": "Wyndham Clark holds off McIlroy and Cantlay to capture BMW Championship for 3rd win this year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/wyndham-clark-holds-off-mcilroy-and-cantlay-to-capture-bmw",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T22:28:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
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    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/golf/2026/08/23/wyndham-clark-holds-off-mcilroy-and-cantlay-to-capture-bmw-championship-for-3rd-win-this-year"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ST. LOUIS (AP) — Wyndham Clark pulled off a remarkable victory at the BMW Championship, overcoming a significant lead in the final round and securing his third win of the year. The St. Louis-based golfer, who has a history of losing big leads in the final round, showcased his resilience by finishing with an even-par 70 and closing with a three-shot lead at Bellerive. Clark's success places him firmly in the conversation for PGA Tour Player of the Year, as he achieved this milestone alongside a major championship and a FedEx Cup playoff event. Despite facing immense pressure and a gallery favoring his opponent Rory McIlroy, Clark remained composed and secured his third victory this season, finishing at 17-under 263.",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Wyndham Clark making it look easy at Bellerive and builds 1-shot lead in BMW Championship",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/wyndham-clark-making-it-look-easy-at-bellerive-and-builds-1-shot-lead",
        "published": "2026-08-21T23:42:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Wyndham Clark making it look easy at Bellerive and builds 1-shot lead in BMW Championship",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/wyndham-clark-making-it-look-easy-at-bellerive-and-builds-1-shot-lead-2460010",
        "published": "2026-08-21T23:53:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Wyndham Clark admits making ‘stupid mistake’ this month which cost him dearly ahead of the playoffs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/wyndham-clark-admits-making-stupid-mistake-this-month-which-cost-him",
        "published": "2026-08-22T10:30:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Wyndham Clark takes 5-shot lead into final round at BMW Championship",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/wyndham-clark-takes-5-shot-lead-into-final-round-at-bmw-championship",
        "published": "2026-08-23T00:28:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Clark holds off McIlroy fightback to win BMW Championship",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/clark-holds-off-mcilroy-fightback-to-win-bmw-championship",
        "published": "2026-08-23T22:30:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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