The FedEx Cup playoffs have reached its second event, and this week's BMW Championship is offering a $20 million purse, with $3.6 million to the winner.

Rory McIlroy hit his tee shot over the green at the par-4 11th hole during the second round of the BMW Championship. The drive and ensuing chip impressed Collin Morikawa, who rated McIlroy's second shot an 8.

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is currently appearing at the ongoing BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club. Ahead of the tournament, McIlroy talked with NBC Sports journalist Kira K.

The PGA Tour announced opening pairings for the Tour’s next playoff event and the headliner is right in the middle of the graphic.

With just two PGA Tour events left, the second FedExCup playoff tournament tees off Thursday in Maryland, as the BMW Championship brings together the top 50 golfers in the standings — and with them, plenty of intriguing storylines from the very first round.

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"It can't be said that this was a bad round for him, but it is clear that a golfer of his quality can do much more.."

"I’m in a Different Position": Rory McIlroy Defends Recent PGA Tour Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The BMW Championship begins Thursday at Caves Valley in Owings Mills, Maryland, where the top 50 in the FedExCup standings will play for 30 Tour Championship spots.

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