BMW Championship: Fitzpatrick Eyes Second PGA Tour Victory

Webb Simpson Leads After Round 1

Webb Simpson shot a 6-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the BMW Championship at Wentworth Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, England. Simpson made six birdies and no bogeys on the par-72 course. He is one stroke ahead of Scottie Scheffler, who is tied for second place with Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay.

McIlroy, Cantlay in Contention

McIlroy, the defending champion, is looking for his third BMW Championship title. He is tied for second place after shooting a 4-under 67 in the first round. Cantlay, who is ranked No. 1 in the world, is also tied for second place after shooting a 4-under 67.

Other Notable Contenders

Other notable contenders include Jon Rahm, who is tied for fifth place after shooting a 3-under 68, and Justin Thomas, who is tied for seventh place after shooting a 2-under 69. The BMW Championship is the second event in the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs. The top 30 players in the FedEx Cup standings after the BMW Championship will advance to the Tour Championship, which will be held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.