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Scheffler wins $23M bonus despite illness at BMW Championship

8/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Scottie Scheffler tied for 12th at the BMW Championship despite illness.
Blisters on his hands caused pain and doctors advised him to withdraw.
He remained No. 1 in the FedEx Cup and earned a $23 million bonus.
He opened with a 2-over 72, then shot 65, 68, 68 to finish 7-under.
His throat still hurt, so he will rest before next week’s Tour Championship.

History

Historical Context

Since the FedEx Cup debuted in 2007—giving Tiger Woods a $10 million bonus and a five-year exemption—the PGA Tour has repeatedly tweaked its playoff format, tightening reset points in 2008 and adding a starting-strokes system in 2019. Those changes created a high-stakes season finale, allowing players like Scottie Scheffler to preserve his lead at the 2024 BMW Championship despite injury.

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Story summary

Scottie Scheffler tied for 12th at the BMW Championship despite illness.
Blisters on his hands caused pain and doctors advised him to withdraw.
He remained No. 1 in the FedEx Cup and earned a $23 million bonus.
He opened with a 2-over 72, then shot 65, 68, 68 to finish 7-under.
His throat still hurt, so he will rest before next week’s Tour Championship.

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