Wyndham Clark wins BMW Championship over Rory McIlroy
Wyndham Clark won the BMW Championship at Bellerive in Missouri, securing his third victory of 2026. Despite a strong comeback attempt from Rory McIlroy in the final rounds, Clark held on to win by three shots. Clark maintained his lead through the closing rounds after having led by as much as five shots earlier in the tournament.
Key takeaways
- 1.Wyndham Clark claimed victory at the BMW Championship, his third win of the 2026 season
- 2.Clark won by three shots over runner-up Rory McIlroy despite McIlroy mounting a comeback in the final rounds
- 3.Clark managed to preserve his lead despite temporarily losing a five-shot advantage during the tournament
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Clark outlasts McIlroy at BMW for 3rd win of '26
Wyndham Clark secured his third victory of 2026 at the BMW Championship at Bellerive with a three-shot win over Rory McIlroy. Despite losing a five-shot lead during the tournament, Clark managed to close out the victory with an even-par 70 in the final round.
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Clark holds off McIlroy fightback to win BMW Championship
Wyndham Clark claimed victory at the BMW Championship in Missouri despite a strong comeback attempt from Rory McIlroy. Clark maintained his lead through the final rounds to secure the win against his determined challenger.
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