FedEx Cup BMW Championship: MacIntyre Leads After Two Rounds
The 2025 FedEx Cup BMW Championship has delivered two thrilling rounds of golf, setting up a weekend full of drama in the Playoffs. With the top 30 players earning a spot at East Lake for the TOUR Championship, every shot at Castle Pines is loaded with pressure.
MacIntyre on Fire at the FedEx Cup BMW Championship
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre stole the spotlight with back-to-back low rounds, carding a 62 on Thursday and a 64 on Friday. At 14-under-par (126), he holds a commanding five-shot lead heading into the weekend. His ball striking has been sharp, and the putter is hot, giving him the cushion every player dreams of.
Scheffler in Pursuit
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is the closest challenger at 9-under-par after rounds of 66 and 65. Though five strokes back, Scheffler has shown plenty of patience and consistency, and with two rounds to play, he’s very much in the hunt.
Rising Stars and Contenders
Behind Scheffler, young Swedish star Ludvig Åberg fired a 64 on Friday to climb to -8, tied with Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama (-7) as international names push toward the top of the leaderboard.
The group at -6 includes Tommy Fleetwood, Michael Kim, and Maverick McNealy. Fleetwood started hot with a 65 but cooled off in Round 2, while McNealy surged with a 64 to vault up the board.
Notables in the Mix
- Rory McIlroy: The FedExCup favorite bounced back from an opening 70 with a solid 66 and sits at -4 (T11).
- Viktor Hovland: The defending FedExCup champion is tied for 8th at -5, keeping himself in position.
- Rickie Fowler: Started strong with a 67 but slipped with a second-round 70 to fall to -3 (T12).
- Patrick Cantlay: A past BMW winner, sits at -1 (T16) after a steady 67 on Friday.
- Shane Lowry & Jason Day: Both grinding at -1, needing strong weekends to advance.
Surprising Struggles at the FedEx Cup BMW Championship
Not all the big names are firing on all cylinders. Some of golf’s biggest stars are in danger of missing out on a strong FedExCup push:
- Collin Morikawa: Opened with a 70 but stumbled to a 74 on Friday, sitting at +4 (T37).
- Justin Thomas: Posted a much-improved 70 in Round 2 but is also stuck at +4 (T37).
- Xander Schauffele: The reigning Olympic champion shares the same score at +4, far off the pace.
- Akshay Bhatia: Found form with a 69 on Friday yet remains at +4 overall.
- Sungjae Im (+6) and Lucas Glover (+8) also face an uphill battle after tough starts.
For these players, moving day on Saturday will be critical if they want to keep their TOUR Championship hopes alive.
Top 30 Watch
With only the top 30 players advancing to the TOUR Championship, the fight at Castle Pines is as compelling as the battle for the tournament title. Several names are on the bubble, and Round 2 shifted projections dramatically:
- Viktor Hovland (-5, T8) – The defending FedExCup champion steadied himself and moved from 28th to 25th, keeping hopes alive for another East Lake run.
- Michael Kim (-6, T5) – One of the week’s biggest movers, jumping from 42nd to 26th after back-to-back rounds in the 60s.
- Jacob Bridgeman (E, T22) – Hanging right at 27th, Bridgeman needs two more solid rounds to secure his first TOUR Championship appearance.
- Sungjae Im (+6, T41) – A poor second round dropped him outside the bubble, slipping from 25th to 28th. He faces a must-move Saturday.
- Chris Gotterup (+3, T34) – Another bubble player, currently at 29th, hanging by a thread.
- Harry Hall (-5, T8) – A strong Friday charge lifted him into the top 30 for the first time, now projected 30th after starting the week 45th.
- Taylor Pendrith (-2, T14) – Playing steady golf and projected at 31st, just one spot outside the cut.
- Akshay Bhatia (+4, T37) – Needs to recover quickly after slipping to 32nd in projections.
- Denny McCarthy (-1, T16) – Quietly grinding his way forward, up to 34th.
- Jason Day (-1, T16) – A past FedExCup winner, now 35th, with work to do.
- Rickie Fowler: A fan favorite who surged late Friday, sitting at -3 (T12) and projected 36th after starting the week 48th. Fowler is riding playoff momentum — last week he finished T6 at -10, jumping 16 spots from 64th to 48th to secure his place in the BMW Championship this week.
- Lucas Glover (+8, T45) – The 2023 FedExCup hero dropped to 37th after a difficult two rounds.
With 36 holes to play, one or two shots could swing entire seasons. Expect the bubble to tighten dramatically over the weekend.
FedEx Cup BMW Championship Pressure
Every round at the BMW Championship not only determines the tournament winner but also reshapes the FedEx Cup BMW Championship Playoff standings. With only one more week to secure a spot at East Lake, movement in the projections has been dramatic. MacIntyre, who started the week 20th, is projected to climb inside the top five, while players like J.J. Spaun and Taylor Pendrith hover on the cut line.
Video Highlights – Round 1
Catch the best moments from the opening round of the FedEx Cup BMW Championship. Robert MacIntyre set the tone with a brilliant 62, while Scottie Scheffler stayed close with a composed 66. The highlights show MacIntyre’s hot start, Scheffler’s consistency, and early drama at Castle Pines.
Video Highlights – Round 2
Relive the action from Friday at the FedEx Cup BMW Championship. MacIntyre continued his charge with a 64 to extend his lead, Rory McIlroy bounced back with a sharp 66, and Ludvig Åberg posted one of the rounds of the day with a 64. The clips capture the momentum shifts and bubble pressure as the FedExCup Playoffs heat up.
Looking Ahead
The weekend promises high drama at Castle Pines. MacIntyre’s five-shot lead gives him breathing room, but with Scheffler, Åberg, Matsuyama, and McIlroy chasing, no lead is safe in the FedEx Cup BMW Championship. Expect more fireworks as players fight for position in the BMW Championship and a golden ticket to the TOUR Championship.
Full Leaderboard & Tee Times
For the complete FedEx Cup BMW Championship leaderboard, visit the official PGA TOUR leaderboard.
To check weekend pairings and starting times, see the official tee times for the BMW Championship.
