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PGA BMW Championship: Cut Rule, Prize Pool, Course Details and Odds

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PGA BMW Championship: Cut Rule, Prize Pool, Course Details and Odds

Is There a Cut at the PGA BMW Championship?

Like last week’s St. Jude Championship, the BMW Championship does not have a traditional two-round cut. Instead, it resembles an elimination game in playoff sports. After the field was whittled down from the top 70 players to 50 in FedEx points a week ago, now only the top 30 will advance to next week’s Tour Championship. In PGA playoffs, it’s not the top 30 on the tournament’s leaderboard that moves on but the top 30 in season standings. That said, some players can move out of an elimination spot into the top 30 based on the FedEx points they earn at the BMW.

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BMW Championship PGA Prize Pool and FedExCup Points

Another week, another $20 million purse. Following the payouts of St. Jude, the BMW also offers a giant $20 million total prize pool this year, with a nice $3.6 million chunk of change going to the winner. The top five basically become instant millionaires, if not already.

Position	Earnings
1	$3,600,000
2	$2,160,000
3	$1,360,000
4	$990,000
5	$830,000
6	$750,000
7	$695,000
8	$640,000
9	$600,000
10	$560,000
11	$520,000
12	$480,000
13	$441,000
14	$402,000
15	$382,000
16	$362,000
17	$342,000
18	$322,000
19	$302,000
20	$282,000
21	$262,000
22	$245,000
23	$229,000
24	$213,000
25	$197,000
26	$181,000
27	$174,000
28	$167,000
29	$160,000
30	$153,000

PGA BMW Championship Top 10 FedEx Points Pool

The champion will earn 2000 FedExCup points (identical to last week’s St. Jude), significantly boosting the season-long competition. The points will play big at the Tour Championship next week, specifically if FedEx season leader Scottie Scheffer finishes outside of the top ten this week.

BMW Finish	FedEx Points
1	2,000
2	1,200
3	760
4	540
5	440
6	400
7	360
8	340
9	320
10	300

PGA BMW Championship Odds and Betting Insights

For the BMW Championship, Scottie Scheffler leads as the favorite with +300 odds, showcasing his strong form this season. Xander Schauffele follows closely at +550, while Rory McIlroy, always a contender in big tournaments, is listed at +1200. Collin Morikawa, known for his precision, is at +1400. Patrick Cantlay, who often thrives in playoff events, shares +1800 odds with Hideki Matsuyama and Viktor Hovland. All these players are expected to perform well on the challenging Castle Pines Golf Club, with Scheffler and Schauffele leading the charge.

Outright Winner	Top 5 Odds at FanDuel
Scottie Scheffler	+300
Xander Schauffele	+550
Rory McIlroy	+12o0
Collin Morikawa	+1400
Patrick Cantlay	+1800
Hideki Matsuyama	+1800
Viktor Hovland	+1800

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BMW Championship Castle Pines Golf Club Course Details

The BMW Championship is being held at the Castle Pines Golf Club, a challenging course stretching 8,130 yards with a par of 72. The course conditions are currently 66°F with a light breeze of 9 mph, making for a pleasant day of golf.

The course starts strong with Hole 1, a par 5 spanning 662 yards, offering a tough but fair start. Hole 2 is a 440-yard par 4, followed by Hole 3, another par 4 at 477 yards, both demanding precision off the tee. Hole 4, a 254-yard par 3, challenges players with its tight landing area. Hole 5 is a 491-yard par 4, and Hole 6 follows with a slightly shorter 455-yard par 4.

Holes 7 through 9 include a 207-yard par 3, a lengthy 601-yard par 5, and a 495-yard par 4, respectively. The back nine features equally demanding holes, with Hole 10 at 545 yards, par 4, and Hole 11 at 200 yards, par 3, requiring accurate shot-making. Hole 12, a 451-yard par 4, leads into the challenging final stretch, including Hole 14, a 665-yard par 5, and Hole 18, a finishing par 4 at 514 yards.

Castle Pines provides a stern test with its strategic bunkering, varied hole lengths, and beautiful yet challenging design.

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Where to Watch the BMW Championship on TV

PGA BMW Championship	Time (ET)	TV Network
1st Round – Thursday Aug. 22	3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.	Golf Channel
2nd Round – Friday Aug. 23	3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.	Golf Channel
3rd Round – Saturday Aug. 24	1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.	Golf Channel
	3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.	NBC
Final Round – Sunday Aug. 25	12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.	Golf Channel
	2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.	NBC

Where to Stream the BMW Championship

PGA BMW Championship	Time (ET)	Stream Provider
1st Round – Thursday Aug. 22	10:15 a.m.-7:00 p.m.	ESPN+, PGA TOUR LIVE
2nd Round – Friday Aug. 23	10:15 a.m.-7:00 p.m.	ESPN+, PGA TOUR LIVE
3rd Round – Saturday Aug. 24	9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.	ESPN+, PGA TOUR LIVE
Final Round – Sunday Aug. 25	9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.	ESPN+, PGA TOUR LIVE

The BMW Championship at Castle Pines promises intense competition, a significant prize and points pool, and the added pressure of the final elimination factor. It is one of the biggest events on the PGA’s calendar, featuring the top 50 golfers on Tour.