The PGA Tour has been full of drama all year. On Sunday, the BWM Championship provided another large serving of it. Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Cantlay were battling for the title. DeChambeau held the lead toward the end, but Cantlay attained “clutch mode” to force a playoff, something all golf fans and sports fans adore.
CLUTCH!@Patrick_Cantlay birdies the 72nd hole to force a playoff @BMWChamps. pic.twitter.com/bpnaEHpU9o
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 29, 2021
The two golfers battled it out over six playoff holes. Each one had some impressive shots in the duel as the PGA world held its collective breath.
Cantlay nearly chipped in a shot, coming just short of dropping the ball into the cup on the first playoff hole.
So close!@Patrick_Cantlay nearly holes his chip shot on the first playoff hole. pic.twitter.com/BhskcJTUgF
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DeChambeau followed suit on the second hole with a beautiful shot of his own.
When you know, you know. 🎯@B_DeChambeau nearly holes his approach shot on the second playoff hole. pic.twitter.com/gZbn76FCz8
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DeChambeau then had an absolutely heartbreaking moment on the third playoff hole on a potential winning putt that just missed. Seriously, the PGA is brutal at times.
The reaction says it all.
Bryson DeChambeau lips out a putt to win on the third playoff hole. pic.twitter.com/wsd3tmnRhb
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Then they moved on to the fourth playoff hole, and it was a total PGA shocker.
Unbelievable!@B_DeChambeau found the water off the tee of the fourth playoff hole and still made par to play on @BMWChamps. pic.twitter.com/x5r6JaA6Bj
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 29, 2021
DeChambeau hit the water and still bounced back to end the hole with a par, staying in the tournament when Cantlay failed to make birdie. DeChambeau, known for crushing tee shots to set up his short game, was able to scramble after an errant drive. Seriously, the PGA has been insane all year and this playoff is the latest example of it.
But, it was Cantlay who walked away with the PGA victory at the BMW Championship Series, finally outdoing Bryson on the sixth playoff hole. The FedEx Cup will head to East Lake after this thrilling finish to the weekend.
The only player with three victories this season. 🏆 🏆 🏆 @Patrick_Cantlay has won @BMWChamps to claim the top spot in the #FedExCup Playoffs headed to East Lake. pic.twitter.com/HgYaZ402fY
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 29, 2021