Max Homa is playing so well that he made two bogeys and still set the course record at Olympia Fields.
Max 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.Homa broke the record even with two bogeys, making 10 birdies in his round of 8-under 62 that gave him a two-shot lead over Kirk going into the weekend of the FedEx Cup postseason event that determines who goes to Tour Championship.
"Today was one of those days where I shot 4 under but it certainly could have been lower than that with all the birdie looks that I had," Kirk said."But I certainly would have taken it at the start of the day. I'd gladly take two more of them."British Open champion Brian Harman and former U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick were three shots behind. Fitzpatrick is No. 40 in the FedEx Cup and would advance with a great weekend.
"Last week was probably the most stressful because I know how key getting in the top 50 for next year was," English said, alluding to the $20 million signature events he gets to play."I feel like this week is kind of a bonus, kind of playing with house money, and definitely more relaxed this week, and just kind of free wheeling it."
Tom Hoge had a 69, noteworthy because he had the longest day. Hoge was in the last group with Hideki Matsuyama, who withdrew before the final round with a bad back. Matsuyama was at No. 47 and will miss the Tour Championship for the first time on the PGA Tour. It also meant Hoge played as a single behind the other 48 players.
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