Keegan Bradley started the BMW Championship in 50th place in the FedExCup rankings, making him the last qualified player to enter the tournament – and he finished as the shining winner. The American celebrated his seventh victory on the PGA TOUR and his second at the BMW Championship. The 38-year-old played an even par final round in challenging windy conditions with two bogeys and two birdies but was able to stay one shot clear of the field.
Bradley started strong into the debut of the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club with a round of 66. That was not only the best score on Thursday but also the lowest round of the week for the 2011 PGA Champion. Like all the players, Bradley had to contend with the visually stunning yet very challenging golf course and the windy conditions at an altitude of 1,900 metres. However, on Sunday, he managed to keep his score together better than anyone else in the leading group, finishing confidently to secure a well-deserved victory.
“I was shaking over that last putt, just waiting for those cheers. I can’t believe it and am so excited,” said Bradley. “It’s the first time my dad sees me win – we are over the moon. I am proud of the way we played today. And we did it, what a day.”
All proceeds from the BMW Championship will benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation (ESF). Since the tournament’s inception in 2007, the BMW Championship has raised over 50 million US dollars for the ESF and sent 3,300 caddies to college. These totals do not include the BMW Championship 2024. Currently, the ESF is helping a record number of 1,190 caddies to study.
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