McIlroy vs. Scheffler: BMW Championship Earnings Revealed

Rory McIlroy's Performance at the BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy earned a paycheck of $441,000 after tying for 12th place at the BMW Championship in Maryland. The golfer from Holywood faced challenges during the tournament, particularly after suffering back-to-back double bogeys on the fifth and sixth holes. These setbacks made it difficult for him to catch up with the leaders, and he finished the final round with a score of 70.

Shane Lowry's Strong Finish

Meanwhile, Shane Lowry walked away with $213,000 after finishing tied for 23rd place. His performance was notable, as he ended the tournament one over par. Lowry’s final round featured four birdies and just one bogey, resulting in a three-under-par 67. This strong finish highlighted his consistency throughout the event.

Robert MacIntyre's Missed Opportunity

Robert MacIntyre experienced a dramatic turn of events in the final round. He started with a four-shot lead but saw it slip away as world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler made an impressive move to secure victory. Scheffler earned $3,600,000 for his win, while MacIntyre took home $2,160,000 for his second-place finish.

MacIntyre’s overnight lead was reduced to a single stroke after he started Sunday with two bogeys. Despite a brave effort, he couldn’t stop Scheffler’s rising momentum. With only a two-shot difference and two holes remaining, MacIntyre watched as Scheffler pulled off an incredible chip from the rough, effectively clinching his victory on the second-to-last hole.

This was a bitter disappointment for MacIntyre, who had created an unforgettable moment on the final hole Saturday by sinking a 41-foot putt to preserve his advantage. However, his chances of securing a spot on Europe’s Ryder Cup squad were dashed due to a catastrophic start on Sunday.

Scottie Scheffler's Resilience

Scheffler also faced some challenges during the tournament. A wayward putt gave MacIntyre back his two-shot advantage after three holes. The American then pulled even on the fifth hole following MacIntyre’s bunker trouble. Scheffler appeared relentless as he surged two ahead on the 13th hole.

MacIntyre managed to narrow the deficit again, but the 15th hole became pivotal when the Oban native failed to take advantage of Scheffler’s bunker woes. A missed birdie opportunity handed the initiative back to the American.

Final Moments and Reflections

After Scheffler’s magnificent reply on the 17th hole, MacIntyre couldn’t summon any more final-hole magic. He finished with a three-over-par closing round of 73, coming up two shots shy of Scheffler’s 15-under-par total of 265.

MacIntyre reflected on Scheffler’s performance, stating, “He's hit a great shot,” referring to Scheffler’s play at the 17th. “Nothing you can do with that. I just didn't play good enough.” He admitted that his start was “absolutely horrific,” noting that he expected jumpers on the first two holes. “One, it's come out dead and then it's got a massive mud ball just short of the green.”

Despite feeling great going into the day, MacIntyre wasn’t expecting to be over par. “I wasn't even expecting to be over par, to be honest. I was really expecting to go out there, foot down, and perform the way I have the last couple days.”

Other Notable Performances

Tommy Fleetwood’s closing round of 67 helped him secure a tie for fourth place behind American Maverick McNealy. Meanwhile, Harry Hall, who started Sunday tied for fourth, fell back with a disappointing 70, finishing in sixth place.