Wyndham Clark takes a five-shot lead into the BMW Championship final round tee times 2026 at Bellerive Country Club. The U.S. Open champion sits at 17-under after a third-round 65, with Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay tied for second at 12-under.
The 2026 BMW Championship final round tee times are locked in. Only the top 30 in the FedEx Cup standings after today’s play advance to next week’s Tour Championship at East Lake. Twenty players will see their seasons end in St. Louis.
Here’s everything you need — the complete Sunday pairings, the updated leaderboard, and how to watch every shot.
2026 BMW Championship Leaderboard (Entering Final Round)
- Wyndham Clark — -17
- T2. Rory McIlroy — -12
- T2. Patrick Cantlay — -12
- T4. Chris Gotterup — -11
- T4. Gary Woodland — -11
- Collin Morikawa — -10
- Sungjae Im — -9
- T8. Eric Cole — -8
- T8. Ryo Hisatsune — -8
- T8. J.J. Spaun — -8
- T8. Maverick McNealy — -8
Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion and world No. 1, sits further back in a group at 5-under. He still has work to do if he wants to climb the standings, though his No. 1 seed for East Lake is already secure.
Full BMW Championship Sunday Tee Times and Pairings
All times Eastern. Players go off No. 1.
9:06 a.m. — Jake Knapp, Nico Echavarria
9:17 a.m. — Ryan Fox, Tommy Fleetwood
9:28 a.m. — Sahith Theegala, Min Woo Lee
9:39 a.m. — Bud Cauley, Hideki Matsuyama
9:50 a.m. — Alex Fitzpatrick, Justin Rose
10:06 a.m. — Rickie Fowler, Si Woo Kim
10:17 a.m. — Tom Kim, J.T. Poston
10:28 a.m. — Nicolai Højgaard, Ben Griffin
10:39 a.m. — Kurt Kitayama, Kristoffer Reitan
10:50 a.m. — Xander Schauffele, Michael Thorbjornsen
11:06 a.m. — Matt McCarty, Adam Scott
11:17 a.m. — Viktor Hovland, Alex Smalley
11:28 a.m. — Sam Burns, Matt Fitzpatrick
11:39 a.m. — Sepp Straka, Aaron Rai
11:50 a.m. — Akshay Bhatia, Justin Thomas
12:06 p.m. — Ludvig Åberg, Ryan Gerard
12:17 p.m. — Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young
12:28 p.m. — Alex Noren, Robert MacIntyre
12:39 p.m. — Russell Henley, Jacob Bridgeman
12:50 p.m. — J.J. Spaun, Michael Brennan
1:06 p.m. — Ryo Hisatsune, Maverick McNealy
1:17 p.m. — Sungjae Im, Eric Cole
1:28 p.m. — Gary Woodland, Collin Morikawa
1:39 p.m. — Patrick Cantlay, Chris Gotterup
1:50 p.m. — Wyndham Clark, Rory McIlroy
The final pairing is the one everyone will watch.
The final pairing is the one everyone will watch.
The final pairing is the one everyone will watch. Clark has looked in complete control since bouncing back from an opening-hole double bogey on Saturday. McIlroy closed with three straight birdies and will try to apply pressure from the start.
How to Watch BMW Championship Final Round
Coverage starts early and runs deep.
- PGA Tour Live on ESPN+: 9:15 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET (multiple feeds including marquee group, featured groups, and featured holes)
- Golf Channel: Approximately 12–2 p.m. or 1–3 p.m. ET
- CBS / Paramount+: 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. ET
ESPN+ is the best option if you want every group and the ability to jump between holes. The linear networks will focus on the leaders and the players still fighting for the top-30 cut.
What’s at Stake Beyond the Trophy
The winner takes home $3.6 million from the $20 million purse and 750 FedEx Cup points. More importantly, the top 30 after today’s round lock in their spots at East Lake. Players currently sitting around 25th to 35th feel the pressure on every swing.
Cantlay entered the week outside the top 30 and has climbed into position. A strong finish cements his trip to Atlanta. Others near the bubble will be watching the leaderboard as closely as their own ball.
Clark already has a major this year. A second win of the season — and a playoff title — would make a loud statement heading into the Tour Championship. McIlroy has the game to chase him down. So does Cantlay. The five-shot cushion looks large, but Bellerive can still produce a Sunday charge.
The 2026 BMW Championship final round tee times are set. The leaderboard is clear. The television windows are locked. Now it’s 18 holes to decide who advances and who goes home.
Turn it on. This one has real stakes.
FAQ
What time does the final pairing tee off in the BMW Championship 2026? Wyndham Clark and Rory McIlroy tee off at 1:50 p.m. ET in the last group.
Who is leading the BMW Championship 2026 heading into Sunday? Wyndham Clark leads at 17-under, five shots clear of Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay.
How can I watch the BMW Championship final round live? PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ begins at 9:15 a.m. ET. Golf Channel has early afternoon coverage, followed by CBS and Paramount+ for the leaders.
How many players advance to the Tour Championship after this event? Only the top 30 in the FedEx Cup standings at the end of the BMW Championship move on to East Lake.
