Golfers Face Weather Woes at BMW Championship

Golfers at the BMW Championship in Owings Mills faced a challenging start due to bad weather. The first round was interrupted, with play stopped for over two hours on Thursday. The delay began at 2:35 p.m. and resumed at 4:45 p.m.

Course Conditions: A Changing Challenge

The course was already difficult before the rain, with recent upgrades making Caves Valley Golf Club harder than in 2021. However, after the storm, the course became easier, leading to more birdies—similar to the 2021 tournament.

Leaders and Standout Performances

Robert MacIntyre Shines with a Record Round

• Viktor Hovland led early with a 3-under par 67.
• By sunset, he trailed Robert MacIntyre by five shots.
• MacIntyre finished with an 8-under 62, including six birdies in a row on his back nine.
• He shot a personal best 29 on the back nine, benefiting from the softer greens.

"The course changed after the rain. I don’t expect the same easy conditions for the rest of the week."

Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood Also Excel

• Scottie Scheffler birdied three of his last four holes, turning his round from 1-under to 4-under.
• Tommy Fleetwood finished with a 5-under 65, in second place with no bogeys.
• He made three birdies in his last eight holes, also benefiting from the softer conditions.

Weather Forecast and Remaining Rounds

• More weather delays are possible this week.
• Friday has a 40% chance of thunderstorms.
• Saturday and Sunday will be hot, with highs around 91 degrees.
• The chance of rain is low for the weekend.

Play Resumes as Scheduled

• Despite the delay, almost all players finished Thursday.
• Play stopped at 8:12 p.m. due to darkness.
• Only Bud Cauley was left to complete his round, set for 11 a.m. on Friday.
• The second round starts as planned at 9:21 a.m.