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Wyndham Clark Builds Five-Shot Lead at BMW Championship

8/23/2026

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Wyndham Clark Leads

U.S. golfer Wyndham Clark took a five-stroke lead at the BMW Championship in St. Louis.
He shot a 65 (-5) on Saturday, Aug 22, after a double-bogey on the first hole.
The round moved him to 17-under, five shots ahead of the field.
A win would lift Clark to No. 3 in the FedEx Cup and secure a Tour Championship berth.

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Tanner Moves In

Emily Tanner announced she will move in with Clark.
The move will relocate Tanner from California to Clark’s home in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Clark is a contender for PGA Tour Player of the Year after winning the CJ Cup and Byron Nelson.
His recent victories and U.S. Open title have strengthened his case for season-end award voting.

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Wyndham Clark Leads

U.S. golfer Wyndham Clark took a five-stroke lead at the BMW Championship in St. Louis.
He shot a 65 (-5) on Saturday, Aug 22, after a double-bogey on the first hole.
The round moved him to 17-under, five shots ahead of the field.
A win would lift Clark to No. 3 in the FedEx Cup and secure a Tour Championship berth.

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