In a stunning turn of events at the 2024 BMW Championship, Keegan Bradley emerged victorious, clinching his seventh PGA Tour title and second BMW Championship. Bradley, who barely qualified for the tournament as the last man in, finished with a total score of 12-under-par (276), edging out Adam Scott, Sam Burns, and Ludvig Aberg by a single stroke.Bradley’s win at Castle Pines Golf Club in Colorado marks a remarkable ascent in the FedEx Cup standings, catapulting him from 50th to 4th place. This dramatic rise secures his spot in the upcoming Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, where he will start four shots behind leader Scottie Scheffler.”It just shows why you’ve got to grind it out because you never know how fast it can switch,” Bradley remarked, reflecting on his unexpected triumph. The victory also significantly improves his standing in the Presidents Cup rankings, moving him to 10th place and making him a strong contender for the team.Meanwhile, in women’s golf, Lydia Ko continued her exceptional summer by winning the 2024 AIG Women’s Open at St. Andrews. This victory, her third major championship, comes just two weeks after clinching the Olympic gold medal in Paris. Ko’s win at the Home of Golf was sealed with a clutch 4-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole, resulting in a two-stroke victory over a competitive field that included World No. 1 Nelly Korda.As the golf world celebrates these remarkable achievements, attention now turns to the upcoming Tour Championship, where the top 30 players in the FedEx Cup standings will compete for the $25 million prize. Bradley’s unexpected success and Ko’s continued dominance have added extra excitement to what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the golf season.
Key points
- Keegan Bradley won the 2024 BMW Championship, moving from 50th to 4th in the FedEx Cup standings.
- Lydia Ko secured her third major championship by winning the AIG Women’s Open at St.
- Both victories have significant implications for upcoming tournaments and team selections.
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