OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Scottie Scheffler delivered a masterful final-round performance, carding a 6-under 65 to win the 2025 BMW Championship on Sunday and reclaim the top position in the FedEx Cup standings heading into the season finale. The victory at Caves Valley Golf Club was as much a display of precision as it was a testament to his resilience under playoff pressure.

Scheffler, who started the day three shots behind 54-hole leader Viktor Hovland, systematically dismantled the challenging course with four birdies on the back nine. The turning point came on the par-4 16th, where he drained a 25-foot birdie putt to take the outright lead, a position he would not relinquish. He finished the tournament at 20-under par, two strokes clear of Patrick Cantlay, who posted a 67 to finish solo second.

"You just try to stay in the moment and execute your shots," Scheffler said in a post-round interview with PGA Tour officials. "I knew it was going to be tight today. This field is too strong to expect anyone to give it to you. I'm just grateful to come out with the win and be in a great position for next week."

Hovland, who played solidly for three days, struggled to maintain his momentum, finishing with an even-par 71 to tie for third with Xander Schauffele.

The High-Stakes Bubble Race

While Scheffler’s victory march dominated the top of the leaderboard, the most compelling drama unfolded further down as players fought desperately to secure a spot inside the top 30 of the FedEx Cup standings, the threshold for qualifying for the prestigious Tour Championship at East Lake.

The final hour of play saw the projected standings fluctuate with nearly every shot. The battle for the final spots was a nerve-wracking affair, providing moments of both elation and profound disappointment for those on the bubble.

Michael Kim provided one of the day's most clutch performances. Arriving at the 18th hole projected at 31st in the standings, Kim hit a stellar approach shot to within six feet and calmly made the birdie putt. The crucial stroke vaulted him to 29th place, punching his ticket to Atlanta for the first time in his career.

In a starkly contrasting turn of events, Harry Hall experienced the unforgiving nature of playoff golf. Holding onto the 30th and final spot as he played the final hole, Hall’s tee shot found a fairway bunker. He was unable to get up and down for par, and the resulting bogey dropped him to 32nd in the final standings, abruptly ending his season.

Looking Ahead to East Lake

With the BMW Championship concluded, the 30-man field for the Tour Championship is now set. As the new FedEx Cup points leader, Scheffler will begin the season finale with a significant advantage, starting at 10-under par in the staggered-start format. Patrick Cantlay will start in second place at 8-under, followed by Viktor Hovland at 7-under.

The structure is designed to reward season-long performance, ensuring that the player who wins the Tour Championship also wins the FedEx Cup and its $25 million prize. The stage is now set for a dramatic conclusion to the PGA Tour season at East Lake Golf Club, where the top 30 players will vie for golf's ultimate prize.