Max Homa is playing so well that he made two bogeys Friday and still set the course record at Olympia Fields. Homa made 10 birdies for a 62 in the BMW Championship, giving him a two-shot lead over Chris Kirk going into the weekend.
Max Homa reacts to missing a birdie attempt on the 18th green during the second round of the BMW Championship on Friday at Olympia Fields.
Kirk never really challenged the course record, closing with five pars. He still played a solid round off the tee and from the fairway, a good recipe for an Olympia Fields course that has been drenched by rain and is slowly drying out. The group at 5-under 135 included Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, who made only one birdie in his round of 70. It also included Harris English and Justin Rose, who have plenty riding on the outcome this weekend.
Homa’s round was three shots better than the next best Friday, and there were no secrets to it. His putting has been strong all year. The key at Olympia Fields was being in the fairway to be able to attack pins instead of having to play toward the center of the green. Homa had a strong finish in the FedEx Cup playoffs opener last week that nudged him in front of Xander Schauffele to No. 6 in the Ryder Cup standings. This is the final week of qualifying and the top six earn automatic spots. He could lock that up this week, a goal of his all year.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Max Homa sets course record at Olympia Fields to lead BMW ChampionshipMax Homa is playing so well that he made two bogeys and still set the course record at Olympia Fields. Homa made 10 birdies for a 62 in the BMW Championship.
Read more »
Max Homa sets course record at Olympia Fields to lead BMW ChampionshipMax Homa was aware of the course record at Olympia Fields, and not just because of how well he was playing Friday in the BMW Championship. He happened to see a video board just as it flashed a message that Chris Kirk was challenging the course record of 63.
Read more »
Golfers get practice in before teeing off at Olympia Fields for BMW ChampionshipThe weather could also play a significant factor in the competition, with rain making the course rather soft.
Read more »