Scheffler, Fitzpatrick tied for lead at BMW
Scottie Scheffler made a few short birdie putts at the start and then kept making a lot more Saturday on his way to a 6-under 64 that gave him a share of the lead with Matt Fitzpatrick in a BMW Championship that is wide open.
Fitzpatrick had a 66, falling into a tie on the 18th when he went from the bunker to the rough, punched out under a tree to the collar of the green and had to make a 5-foot bogey putt to at least get into the final group.
They were at 11-under 199, one shot clear of British Open champion Brian Harman (67). But that’s not the only way to keep score in the final round.
At stake for more than a half-dozen players is making sure they finish in the top 30 in the FedEx Cup that allows them to advance to the Tour Championship next week at East Lake. Among those on the bubble is Jordan Spieth.
At stake for a few Americans is trying to earn one of six automatic spots in the Ryder Cup, with the BMW Championship as the final qualifying event. Strong finishes by the likes of Max Homa and Xander Schauffele could knock out PGA champion and LIV Golf player Brooks Koepka. Auto racing: Denny Hamlin will start from the pole at Watkins Glen International on Sunday, the third time the driver will lead the Cup Series field to the green flag at a road course this season.
Carson Beck was been named the starting QB as Georgia begins its bid to defend its back-to-back titles . ... No. 19 Wisconsin probably will have to open the season without center Jake Renfro and tight end Riley Nowakowski. Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell told reporters after Saturday’s practice both players are dealing with foot injuries. NBA: According to ESPN, the NBA has launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding 76ers star James Harden’s public admonishment of the franchise’s president of basketball operations Daryl Morey.