BMW Championship betting tips as Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris bid for glory

There’s a new sheriff in town. Will Zalatoris’ win in the FedEx St Jude Championship saw him leapfrog Scottie Scheffler to the top of the FedEx Cup standings. After near misses in majors and a string of top-10 finishes, Zalatoris got over the line to beat Sepp Straka in a play-off at TPC Southwind.

Ad He now lines up as the hunted rather than the hunter, and it will be intriguing to see how he copes with being a winner. The way he reacted on the 18th at TPC Southwind after holing a 12-footer from left to right to get into the play-off suggested he will relish the challenge. BMW ChampionshipTiger had ‘good’ meeting with leading PGA Tour players to discuss LIV challenges2 HOURS AGO Zalatoris has been criticised for his putting, which probably explains why he yelled “what are they going to say now?” after draining the tough putt.

It’s unfair to say he is a bad putter. His long and mid-range putting are excellent, but he does look uncomfortable inside 10 feet. But his putter held up at Southwind, and his power off the tee and excellent iron play will stand him in good stead at this week’s BMW Championship.

It is a new venue for the players this week, with Wilmington Country Club appearing on the PGA Tour for the first time. BMW Championship 2022: Tee times, prize money, TV coverage as McIlroy heads field Tiger had ‘good’ meeting with leading PGA Tour players to discuss LIV challenges There will be some feeling in the dark to an extent, but what is likely to greet players is a long test where accuracy off the tee will be rewarded. The play-off with Straka was a nerve-jangler, with both doing their best to lose.