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2024 BMW Championship Continues with Strong Field and Substantial Prize Pool
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The 2024 BMW Championship ongoing tournament features its second round on Friday, August 23, at the Castle Pines Golf Club in Colorado. This prestigious event includes a strong field of professional golfers aiming to secure their positions for the Tour Championship.
Following a successful opening round, several players recorded solid performances, setting the stage for another exciting day on the course. The tournament offers a chance for competitors to earn a significant prize, with a total purse of $20 million available for distribution.
The winner of the event will not only receive a substantial prize of $3.6 million but will also improve their ranking leading up to the upcoming Tour Championship. Noteworthy participants include Hideki Matsuyama, who previously claimed the first playoff event of the season, and Scottie Scheffler, who continues to ascend the ranks of the PGA Tour with impressive earnings.
The broadcast of Friday’s second round will begin with exclusive early action and featured group coverage at 10:15 a.m. ET, followed by full coverage on Golf Channel starting at 3 p.m. ET. Additionally, viewers can access a simulcast of the Golf Channel’s coverage.
The players are competing not only for the prize money but also for a chance to further their standing in the prestigious FedEx Cup playoffs, enhancing the significance of each stroke played.