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Wyndham Clark pulls away for 5-shot lead at Bellerive over McIlroy and Cantlay

Wyndham Clark pulls away for 5-shot lead at Bellerive over McIlroy and Cantlay

Summary

Wyndham Clark built a large lead at the BMW Championship golf tournament by playing very well during the third round at Bellerive. He overcame a tough start to finish five shots ahead of Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay.

Key Facts

  • Wyndham Clark had no bogeys for the first two rounds but made a double bogey on the first hole of the third round.
  • After his double bogey, Clark recovered quickly with five birdies in eight holes.
  • Clark finished the third round with a score of 65, putting him five shots ahead.
  • Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay both scored 65 and 66 respectively and were tied for second place.
  • Clark holds a similar big lead as he did earlier this year at the U.S. Open, which he won.
  • Patrick Cantlay needs a high finish to move into the top 30 in the FedEx Cup standings to advance.
  • Gary Woodland scored 70 and is six shots behind Clark but remains in the tournament.
  • The tournament is moving toward its final round, with Clark leading and others trying to catch up.
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