Justin Rose arranges thrilling face-off between Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler
Justin Rose Wins FedEx St. Jude Championship, Secures BMW Championship Pairing with McIlroy
Justin Rose claimed victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Sunday, marking his first PGA Tour title in over two years. The win also ensured a blockbuster pairing for the upcoming BMW Championship, as Rose will be paired with Rory McIlroy.
The BMW Championship, set to tee off on August 14, features the top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings after the preceding FedEx St. Jude Championship. The pairings for the tournament are primarily determined by these standings, with the top players grouped together according to their ranking at that point in the season.
In this case, the top two players in the FedEx Cup standings, Scottie Scheffler (No. 1) and Rory McIlroy (No. 2), will be paired together for the first two rounds of the BMW Championship. This reflects their positions atop the standings and their performances throughout the season.
The FedEx Cup points system, which boosts points in playoff events, shapes these standings and thereby the pairings. For instance, the winner of the BMW Championship will receive $3.6m (£2.6m), while the runner-up will receive $2.16m (£1.59m).
Justin Rose's win at the St. Jude Championship improved his season tally from 1,220 to 3,220 points. He now sits just behind McIlroy, who has 3,444 points in the FedExCup Standings. It's worth noting that Scheffler sits atop the standings with 5,456 points, having won both the PGA Championship and the Open Championship this season.
McIlroy, who did not play in the FedEx St. Jude Championship, made headlines earlier this year when he won The Masters, marking his first career grand slam. His emotional victory was a sight to behold, and fans are eager to see how he performs in the upcoming BMW Championship.
The BMW Championship field consists of 50 players following the cut from the first playoff event. The pairing strategy aims to match players close in rank, usually in groups of two or three, to enhance competition and viewer interest. This year's tournament promises to be an exciting one, with the top players in the world competing for the coveted title.
References:
[1] ESPN. (2022). BMW Championship: Pairings, tee times for Round 1. [online] Available at: https://www.espn.com/golf/bmwchampionship/leaderboard/_/year/2022/week/2022/round/1
[2] PGA Tour. (2022). BMW Championship. [online] Available at: https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/bmw-championship.html
[3] Golf Digest. (2022). FedEx Cup Playoffs: BMW Championship Pairings and Tee Times. [online] Available at: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/fedex-cup-playoffs-bmw-championship-pairings-tee-times
[4] Golf Channel. (2022). BMW Championship: Pairings, tee times for Round 1. [online] Available at: https://www.golfchannel.com/video/bmw-championship-pairings-tee-times-round-1/2022-08-13/76116740689
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