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 Drains it from downtown 🕳️ 

@SamBurns66 moves to T7 after making a birdie from 47 feet @BMWChamps. https://t.co/mKOpoLTB7z https://video-cf.twimg.com/amplify_video/1827746938659209216/vid/avc1/720x900/TEOMTwS3I6yRGjdU.mp4?tag=14 
 The place where it all began 🥹

24 years after making his first TOUR start, Adam Scott is in contention for his 15th TOUR title @BMWChamps. https://t.co/qqphBLfw4B https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GV1063HWEAAzklN.jpg 
 Battling on the bubble 💪

@JustinThomas34 moves to a projected No. 29 in the #FedExCup Standings after a birdie on the 11th @BMWChamps. https://t.co/hiGsy7uVtL https://video-cf.twimg.com/amplify_video/1827738611862663169/vid/avc1/720x900/2bwqTHKFBtJnmVdb.mp4?tag=14 
 The unique move of Alex Noren.   

A look at the Swede’s ‘feel vs. real’ practice routine 🇸🇪 https://t.co/K9rlV36A1Y https://video-cf.twimg.com/amplify_video/1827730533113094144/vid/avc1/720x900/CU2KKUTth7Wy1v2M.mp4?tag=14 
 Almost perfect 🤏
 
A near-ace for @TonyFinauGolf on the 237-yard par-3 4th @BMWChamps. https://t.co/nCEppG0doP https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1827734015723311105/vid/avc1/720x900/_7vZFO7JM8CzsVyK.mp4?tag=14 
 RT @DPWorldTour: Vive la France 🇫🇷🏆

Frederic Lacroix wins his first DP World Tour title and makes it successive French victories on Tour.… 
 RT @Wyndham_Clark: 🎀 PINK SUNDAY  🎀 

The outpouring of love and support has been amazing this week. In celebration of what has been a grea… 
 RT @PGATOURComms: Robert MacIntyre (lower back) is a WD during the third round of the BMW Championship. 
 Laugh off the nosebleed, drain the putt 😂

Ludvig Åberg making battling altitude look easy. https://t.co/lvfiKxkK6O https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1827403052040527874/vid/avc1/720x900/lE2r2bLMqMyuYSv1.mp4?tag=14 
 Making moves from 50 feet 🕳️
 
@WillZalatoris is now projected No. 35 in the #FedExCup and looking to making a move for the Top 30. https://t.co/FyFveHLt8X https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1827399204580286466/vid/avc1/720x900/FPR_NtBbkpqV0keK.mp4?tag=14 
 Out ➡️ In the bubble 🫧
 
@TommyFleetwood1 is projected No. 25 in the #FedExCup standings and T9 @BMWChamps. https://t.co/4h9pHq8zGQ https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1827395186856779776/vid/avc1/720x900/4Qnl_AcqsUt3mVrX.mp4?tag=14 
 Money from the bunker 🤌

@McIlroyRory is T10 after a hole-out birdie on the first @BMWChamps. https://t.co/YNKZbf8EAv https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1827382672567554048/vid/avc1/720x900/LbwHWYVVXjF5kwJC.mp4?tag=14 
 RT @PGATOURAmericas: An experience he’ll never forget 🤝

Neal Shipleylooks back on a memorable Sunday at Augusta with Tiger as he heads int… 
 Woke up feeling dangerous 💪

@XSchauffele from downtown with a 37-foot birdie @BMWChamps. https://t.co/OwgLs8mUzj https://video-ft.twimg.com/amplify_video/1827372539594805248/vid/avc1/720x900/uk65tIPOp4hzNXOB.mp4?tag=14 
 Right at it 🎯

@AdamScott sets up another birdie with a brilliant tee shot on No. 16. https://t.co/sgHcMZRqmo https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1827030085498507264/vid/avc1/720x900/K_KqK56OrvU5wJFW.mp4?tag=14 
 A strong start to Round 2 for leader @AdamScott 💪 https://t.co/Gvt5qSHbLQ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GVrUiOaXYAAq8jd.jpg 
 Last week's champion and No. 3 in the #FedExCup will look for a return at East Lake. 
 RT @PGATOURComms: Hideki Matsuyama is a WD prior to the second round of the BMW Championship with a lower back injury. 
 Saucy Si Woo 😮‍💨
 
An unlikely birdie from the rough for the solo leader @BMWChamps. https://t.co/Iq7nGz0RkG https://video-cf.twimg.com/amplify_video/1826627297413120001/vid/avc1/720x900/Q-gYl2PsubsP5ejb.mp4?tag=14 
 Fits that took the golf world by storm.
 
@JDayGolf does an in-depth unboxing of new @MalbonGolf gear 💯 https://t.co/LOgG2VU3sm https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1826617146643746816/vid/avc1/720x900/YVkoasS1A5-yIc1i.mp4?tag=14 
 It's all in the hips 🏌️‍♂️
 
Check out @McIlroyRory's Smooth Swing Analysis from On The Range presented by @DobelTequila. https://t.co/6MDrpInN3p https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1826613645432029187/vid/avc1/720x900/bYWXrdhEJ3PWMx-2.mp4?tag=14 
 Mountain golf in the Mile High City ⛰️
 
Here's how to follow all the action from the second #FedExCup Playoffs event @BMWChamps ⬇️ 
 All eyes on Castle Pines 🤩

@BMWChamps | 📸 @WGAESF https://t.co/KbHiRWs7s2 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GViXqxCW0AEr1oY.jpg 
 Ever wondered what life is like as a PGA TOUR caddie?

✈️ 200 days of travel a year
🤷‍♂️ What happens during a disagreement
💼 Is it a dream job? 

Wyndham Clark’s looper John Ellis has your answers. 
 RT @IntlTeam: Welcome to the team, Shigeki Maruyama! 👏

Captain @MWeirsy has selected the two-time @PresidentsCup player as a captain's ass… 
 "Holy ... I want to scream out the worst words I've got." 😂
 
The only thing more electric than Viktor Hovland's tournament-clinching 61 @BMWChamps is the Norwegian announcer's reaction.
 
#TOURVault https://t.co/CD2cNO8aRJ https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1825898019327299584/vid/avc1/720x900/O-JqB9ZbxEUo1pvW.mp4?tag=14 
 Keeping your cool on the course can be tough.
 
@XSchauffele discusses how his time on the @KornFerryTour taught him patience and led to his success. https://t.co/Zj8LOLryyF https://video-cf.twimg.com/amplify_video/1826026875098890240/vid/avc1/720x900/DN6V-st6vdCb2QqN.mp4?tag=14 
 Breaking down his swing through the years. Experience is everything. 

@SRTheegala looks back at his younger years and how today's swing came to be.

(Presented by @Adobe) https://t.co/sRAri3X8V0 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1825901730325819392/vid/avc1/720x900/CVpQJlXVU2Ai9a15.mp4?tag=14 
 An ace at 6 years old, 12-hour golf days and a focus on mental health.
 
Dive into @Wyndham_Clark's journey as he returns to where it all began. 
 Round 1: Last place
Round 4: 63 with his season on the line
 
The full story that led to Max Greyserman's heroic Sunday, reaching @BMWChamps as a rookie and earning Signature Event access in 2025: https://t.co/vT4MVdY771 https://t.co/aTLtp2YIIT https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1826004012916736000/pu/vid/avc1/720x900/anmknw-objgR5CPq.mp4?tag=12 
 His first start as a pro in his home state of Colorado ⛰️
 
@Wyndham_Clark reflects on watching the legends of the game at Castle Pines when he was just a kid. https://t.co/WbhhzM3hIz https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1825982563703570432/vid/avc1/720x900/v1MOV7LNwJG6L05U.mp4?tag=14 
 For the first time in a decade, @BMWChamps returns to Colorado.
 
A place that local @Wyndham_Clark knows well 🎣 https://t.co/NjtbYWdaiX https://video-cf.twimg.com/amplify_video/1825884565388537858/vid/avc1/720x900/QA3xv23tdZrHbuJM.mp4?tag=14 
 nobody will remember:
- your salary 
- how “busy you were” 
- how many hours you worked 

people will remember:
- the 2002 International at Castle Pines https://t.co/Lwjs8Hb9xd https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1825644781051023360/vid/avc1/720x720/Ewf5_AiubV0qoIFr.mp4?tag=14 
 50 players. 6,200 feet of elevation.

Here's how @RobBoltonGolf ranks the @BMWChamps field heading into the second leg of the #FedExCup Playoffs.

(Presented by @PacificLife) 
 The view from the first tee at Castle Pines 😮‍💨 https://t.co/EeIy4MdCOb https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GVYFBBcWYAARpHL.jpg 
 After Cam Davis' round yesterday, he thought he was heading home.

As Round 4 in Memphis came to a close, he moved inside the top 50 and will play this week @BMWChamps 💪 https://t.co/hC7EOuMAMj https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1825645753613619200/pu/vid/avc1/720x900/TTNmO0P813GWENv3.mp4?tag=12 
 ⛳️  Another wild finish in Memphis
🫧 The bubble drama continues
🏔️ The TOUR heads to higher elevation
 
... and more storylines in this week’s WiretoWire ⬇️ 
 RT @KornFerryTour: Four tournaments. 30 @PGATOUR dreams. 

Welcome to the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. https://t.co/TyC4UM6Kbr https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1825627275791892480/vid/avc1/1080x1350/9vHmji7Kp7c1H_0V.mp4?tag=16 
 RT @IntlTeam: 6 automatic qualifiers will be locked in on Sunday 👀 

#IntlTeam https://t.co/EDqpXq8Qeh https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GVXr8BNW0AA0aOH.jpg 
 Holing out from here, there and everywhere 💥
 
@ShaneLowryGolf's hole-outs from this season are ridiculous! https://t.co/cSXmk1bMxx https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1825521808122302464/vid/avc1/720x900/uNkwgv-SwxdH9wUO.mp4?tag=14 
 RT @hidekiofficial_: “I love Chick-fil-A”🤣 
 Final leaderboard @FedExChamp 🏆

1. Hideki Matsuyama (-17)
T2. Xander Schauffele (-15)
T2. Viktor Hovland
4. Scottie Scheffler (-14)
T5. Sam Burns (-13)
T5. Nick Dunlap 
 How it all shook out in Memphis.
 
Next stop: @BMWChamps ✈️ https://t.co/yDgEhL6KcD https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GVTj-UXWUAArFRo.jpg 
 Hideki's ranks this week:

1st in Proximity (26'3")
1st in Total Birdies (23)
1st in Par 3 Scoring (2.75)
1st in SG: Putting (+1.68)
1st in Scoring Average (66.8)
1st in Putting from > 10 Feet (35%)
1st in Putting Inside 4 feet (46 for 46)
1st in Birdie or Better Percentage (33%) https://t.co/DgfsptPNU3 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1825325918983725057/vid/avc1/720x720/5MRD8jR-61V8Gx9K.mp4?tag=14 
 Right on the number.
 
@BillyHo_Golf calls @Keegan_Bradley to tell him he's heading to Castle Pines after finishing the day at No. 50 in the #FedExCup Standings. https://t.co/T0nybiPA6G https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1825325008698159104/vid/avc1/720x900/3J2Qq5k14dvpVpm3.mp4?tag=14 
 “I’ve never given a better effort in an entire season than I have this season.”

After coming up just short of advancing to the BMW Championship, Maverick McNealy leaves @FedExChamp with his head held high. https://t.co/4sap42NQ6L https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1825324677440348160/vid/avc1/720x900/h5gQRDaolEfmScKP.mp4?tag=14 
 Can @NickDunlap62 add a @BMWChamps debut to his list of historic accomplishments this season? 👀
 
See how the top 50 is shaking up in Round 3’s #FedExCup update ⬇️ 
 Two @OlympicGolf gold medalists ... and a would-be junior in college 😂
 
Quite the grouping for 20-year-old @NickDunlap62. https://t.co/vcZ9WNmzJq https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1824964325150261249/vid/avc1/720x900/XjimWbmiKatpBPia.mp4?tag=14 
 “It’s the sport of gods, but it’s played by mortals.”
 
Golf lover @KattWilliams took in the action from inside the ropes @FedExChamp. https://t.co/rfnhaZhcMZ https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1824957827590316032/vid/avc1/720x900/xsiTWuf4IMTZhYdQ.mp4?tag=14 
 Leader by five heading into Sunday @FedExChamp 💪 https://t.co/XyK7L8XOFW https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GVN79INXgAAqEVf.jpg 
 1. @HidekiOfficial_ -17
2. @NickDunlap62 -12
3. Viktor Hovland -11
T4. Scottie Scheffler -10
T4. @SamBurns66 -10
T6. @WillZalatoris -9
T6. @_DennyMcCarthy -9
8. @XSchauffele -8 
 The 20-year-old is making moves 📈

After starting the week on the outside looking in, @NickDunlap62 is now projected inside the top 30 in the #FedExCup. https://t.co/EeuVgsdrnd https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GVNz3wgWYAAuEu6.jpg 
 Well played 👏

@HidekiOfficial_ avoids a late bogey with a brilliant up-and-down on 17. https://t.co/mKQWhc5WlB https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1824926248579084288/vid/avc1/720x900/AxOprpfl4Sns5FQh.mp4?tag=14 
 Money from the bunker 💪

@Collin_Morikawa holes it for birdie from the sand @FedExChamp. https://t.co/CW4AIauPtZ https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1824901546557026304/vid/avc1/720x900/4DIs-jhssoRT4iM8.mp4?tag=14 
 The pros are on another level @FedExChamp.

See how the amateurs stack up to the pros on No. 16 @TPCSouthwind.

(Presented by @ArccosGolf) https://t.co/47F42JILPM https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GVJU-vPXQAAtR8-.jpg 
 "Hopefully that will get us going into the weekend.”
 
@ShaneLowryGolf reacts to his hole-out eagle on 18 @FedExChamp. https://t.co/CoxsY6VqSb https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1824596138646790144/vid/avc1/720x900/rCMgJhOb3tQQEmdt.mp4?tag=14 
 Leaderboard after Round 2 @FedExChamp:

T1. @_DennyMcCarthy -11
T1. @HidekiOfficial_ -11
3. @SamBurns66 -10
4. Scottie Scheffler -9
T5. @JustinRose99 -8
T5. @NickDunlap62 -8 
 RT @ArtButSports: @PGATOUR Man Holding Up a Baby as Though He Were Drinking from a Bottle, by Salvador Dalí, 1921 https://t.co/LvOk53V7Cw https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GVIdsrNWoAUow3C.jpg 
 A walk-off eagle hole-out from the bunker on 18 💥

@ShaneLowryGolf ends his second round with a bang. https://t.co/8xklJKwsVe https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1824561720079052800/vid/avc1/720x900/iaJWHbgBf7O71MRC.mp4?tag=14 
 A chip-in birdie for @PeterMalnati at No. 5 👏

He holes it from the rough and moves to -5 @FedExChamp. https://t.co/G99GD9anl6 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1824523433180340225/vid/avc1/720x900/HOO0BMyvXDvpFIxI.mp4?tag=14 
 A bounce-back birdie for @McIlroyRory.

He drains it from 29 feet on No. 5 @FedExChamp. https://t.co/vDKMtnA9bB https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1824521707752669184/vid/avc1/720x900/bRfHa93FyKQ3MZkP.mp4?tag=14 
 Brother on the bag 🤝

Maverick McNealy will close out 2024 with his brother, Scout, handling the caddie duties for him on TOUR. https://t.co/m31gHEKbR7 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1824252775997337600/vid/avc1/720x900/cSgbIKqsAq9dX9gt.mp4?tag=14 
 A new beat writer in Memphis this week 😂
 
@XSchauffele crashes Scottie Scheffler's press conference @FedExChamp. https://t.co/1QZH5BcJM0 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1824237493295738880/vid/avc1/720x900/r15pUdCr2sKyR9Ov.mp4?tag=14 
 Leaderboard after Round 1 @FedExChamp 🏌️‍♂️

1. Chris Kirk (-6)
T2. Taylor Pendrith (-5)
T2. Matthieu Pavon
T2. Hideki Matsuyama
T5. Justin Rose (-4)
T5. Ben Griffin
T5. Tommy Fleetwood
T5. Brendon Todd
T5. Denny McCarthy
T5. Scottie Scheffler
T5. Xander Schauffele 
 Scottie Scheffler was kindly reminded of his last missed cut two years ago @FedExChamp 😆 https://t.co/BHe2N5HADL https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1824219006598774784/vid/avc1/720x900/XfuLnW6K8VU-s1rM.mp4?tag=14 
 Range conversations 💭

@SmylieKaufman10 caught up with @ShaneLowryGolf and @TaylorPendrith ahead of the @FedExChamp.

(Presented by @SrixonGolf) https://t.co/aE5g0qlvWB https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1824202622384902144/vid/avc1/720x900/ea8Zv-HKdQ6vcdO4.mp4?tag=14 
 RT @ChampionsTour: It’s a small world.

Doug Barron’s son, Wiley, ran into @McIlroyRory at a tennis center in Memphis. https://t.co/3CK4tO0… 
 Going low early.

@HidekiOfficial_ finishes his strong opening round one shot back @FedExChamp 👏 https://t.co/j4xgFHRDcl https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GVDfAewWAAAXX78.jpg 
 A unique bag this week for @Collin_Morikawa 👀
 
It's made of recycled material, including old golf gloves with a bag strap featuring airport codes (MEM, DEN, ATL) for the three #FedExCup host cities. https://t.co/7Zk0FtCvPI https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1824197320394579968/vid/avc1/720x900/dIiiVhQC89Y10dE4.mp4?tag=14 
 RT @ChampionsTour: Last September, Steve Blake was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer.

He was given a prognosis of 12 to 24 months.

As on… 
 It all starts in Memphis.
 
Here come the #FedExCup Playoffs 🔥
 
(Presented by @TumiTravel) https://t.co/SwSkWbOeIh https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1823829788219596804/vid/avc1/720x900/Qp4ScPf83rooQjgO.mp4?tag=14 
 On the bubble and on the range.

Rookie Jake Knapp (@KnappTime_LTD) is No. 50 in the #FedExCup standings, on the edge of the @BMWChamps and locking in Signature Event access in 2025. https://t.co/Yrqit8Grsc https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1823874980527939584/vid/avc1/720x900/hAqlE4naofbRgXFa.mp4?tag=14