Robert MacIntyre of Scotland holds a four-shot advantage entering the final round of the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Maryland, where he faces a stern test from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. MacIntyre’s strong position and Scheffler’s challenge set up an intense conclusion to the tournament as both seek victory.
MacIntyre’s Commanding Performance on Saturday
MacIntyre demonstrated resilience and precision on Saturday, finishing the round at 16 under par with a score of 68. His composed play included sinking critical par putts and a remarkable 40-foot birdie on the closing hole, securing a comfortable lead over the home favorite. The Scot’s ability to maintain calm under pressure has been crucial in holding off the chasing pack.
Scheffler’s Pursuit of a Fifth Win This Year
Scottie Scheffler, the FedExCup defending champion, managed to reduce MacIntyre’s lead by a stroke today but did not come closer than three shots at any point. Scheffler is aiming for his fifth title of the season, a feat last achieved in consecutive years by Tiger Woods. Notably, Scheffler has maintained excellent form, avoiding rounds over par since early June.
After his round, Scheffler acknowledged the challenge posed by MacIntyre and expressed readiness to chase the leader.
“He’s playing some great golf, and it’s up to me to go out there and chase him down.”
—Scottie Scheffler, World No. 1
Additional Contenders Seek to Narrow the Gap
Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg made a late surge with a birdie on the 18th hole, moving within two shots of Scheffler and tightening the race among the top contenders. Sam Burns and England’s Harry Hall are tied for fourth place, two strokes behind Aberg. Meanwhile, Tommy Fleetwood and Maverick McNealy lie just one shot further back, continuing to apply pressure near the leaderboard.
Final Round Viewing Details for Fans
Sky Sports is providing comprehensive live coverage of the BMW Championship as part of its FedExCup Playoffs broadcast schedule. Early coverage of Sunday’s final round starts at 2:15 pm on Sky Sports+, with full coverage continuing from 6 pm on Sky Sports Golf. For those without Sky subscriptions, streaming options for the PGA Tour are available without a contract.
MacIntyre’s Confidence Ahead of Sunday
MacIntyre remains confident despite the challenge from top-ranked Scheffler. Reflecting on his position, he explained the mindset that has sustained his lead:
“If I do my job well these guys have got to do really well to catch me.”
“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of fight in the dog and I’ve got all the fight.”
—Robert MacIntyre, Tournament Leader
What to Expect During Sunday’s Decisive Round
The final day promises high tension and fierce competition as MacIntyre attempts to secure his third PGA Tour title and first of the season, while Scheffler and others aim to overtake the Scotsman. The battle between experience and emerging talent at Caves Valley will significantly affect FedExCup playoff standings and momentum heading into the season’s closing events.