Heading into the second event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, the 2024 BMW Championship, Scottie Scheffler remains the player to beat. The tournament kicks off on August 22 at Castle Pines Golf Club in Colorado, with Scheffler atop the standings as the World No. 1 player. With six PGA Tour wins under his belt this season, Scheffler is looking to secure his seventh victory before heading to the Tour Championship as the favorite to win the FedEx Cup. In the previous tournament, the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Scheffler finished solo fourth, just three shots behind Hideki Matsuyama.
For the opening round of the BMW Championship, Scheffler is paired with Xander Schauffele, who is right behind him in the OWGR and FedEx Cup standings. The action will kick off at 11 a.m. ET, and viewers can catch all the excitement on ESPN+ with exclusive early action and featured group coverage starting at 10:15 a.m. ET. Golf Channel will also provide coverage starting at 3 p.m. ET, and Peacock will offer a simulcast of Golf Channel’s coverage. Fans can tune in to see some of the best players in the world compete for the title.
The 2024 BMW Championship tee times for Thursday’s Round 1 have been released, with notable pairings such as Max Homa and Si Woo Kim teeing off at 9:25 a.m. ET. Other exciting matchups include Russell Henley and Sam Burns at 12:50 p.m. ET, and Rory McIlroy and Wyndham Clark at 1:10 p.m. ET. The tournament is set to showcase some of the top talent in golf as they vie for a chance to advance in the FedEx Cup Playoffs and claim victory at the BMW Championship.
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With the BMW Championship set to kick off, all eyes will be on Scottie Scheffler as he looks to maintain his lead in the FedEx Cup standings and secure another victory on the PGA Tour. As one of the top players in the world, Scheffler will face tough competition from the likes of Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy, and Hideki Matsuyama. Golf fans can expect an exciting tournament with thrilling matchups and intense competition as the players battle it out for the title and a chance to advance to the next round of the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
