Wyndham Clark has established a commanding five-stroke lead heading into the final round of the BMW Championship, the second-to-last event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Despite an early double bogey on Saturday, Clark recovered with an eagle and a strong back nine to maintain his position atop the leaderboard at Bellerive.
Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy made a significant move up the standings, carding a five-under 65 to sit in a tie for second place. The BMW Championship is crucial for players aiming to secure their spot in the top 30 and advance to the season-ending Tour Championship, where the FedEx Cup champion will be decided.
Clark Holds Five-Shot Lead at BMW Championship; McIlroy Moves to Second
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