30 for 30: Who Will Move On to the Tour Championship?

69 will enter the BMW Championship, 30 will advance–here’s a list of players to keep your eye on

Jon Rizzi | Colorado AvidGolfer

“Any Given Sunday…” As Hunter Mahan proved at the Barclays, the NFL doesn’t have a monopoly on that maxim. He could be among the 30 players who could move onto the Tour Championship the week following the BMW. But who knows? Here are the 30 players we think are the ones to watch…in alphabetical order.

Keegan Bradley

Finishing higher every week, he should be in the hunt come Sunday. Plus, his caddie, “Pepsi” Hale, lives in Denver.

Jason Day

Long-driving, likeable Aussie always gets up for big events but can he close the deal?

Harris English

Plays worse on Saturdays (71.44 scoring average) than on other days (69.91).

Rickie Fowler

With top fives in each of this year’s majors, he appears to be peaking at just the right time.

Jim Furyk

Shot a 59 at last year’s BMW and played well in the Barclays. Scrambling skills will help at Cherry.

Sergio García

Playing with more maturity and consistency than ever. But can he beat Rory?

Bill Haas

2011 FedEx Cup champ excels from the sand and trouble.

Zach Johnson

Defending BMW champ throws enough darts to be in Sunday’s featured group.

Martin Kaymer

He put on a clinic at Pinehurst at the U.S. Open. Cherry lays out similarly.

Chris Kirk

A worthy grinder who has only missed one cut going into the PGA Championship.

Matt Kuchar

Likeable groomsman who rarely plays the groom. Lock for a top 10.

Marc Leishman

No wins this year, but primed for one after numerous top 10 finishes.

Hideki Matsuyama

Even Adam Scott admires the 22-year-old Memorial winner’s game.

Hunter Mahan

Victory at Barclays shot him from 62 to 1 on FedEx Cup points list going into the Deutsche Bank over Labor Day weekend.

Graeme McDowell

Golf ’s “other” Northern Irishman has one of the Tour’s lowest scoring averages.

Rory McIlroy

His explosive resurgence to dominance makes him the favorite.

Phil Mickelson

Lefty’s late surge put him on the Ryder team and in the FedEx conversation. But threatening to skip the Deutsche Bank doesn’t augur well.

Ryan Moore

Every week he keeps climbing up the leaderboard; how high will he go?

Kevin Na

Has recovered from back injury to show flashes of brilliance this year.

Patrick Reed

The three-time Tour winner says he’s among the world’s best. Does anyone else?

Justin Rose

A strong summer has the Englishman poised for a run at the Wadley.

Charl Schwartzel

2011 Masters champion has serious scrambling skills.

Adam Scott

Lowest scoring average on Tour. Eats up Par 4s (T3 on Tour) and Par 5s (1).

Brandt Snedeker

2012 FedEx Cup winner is clawing back into form. Watch him putt at Cherry.

Jordan Spieth

If he can keep it in the fairway, he’ll be in one of the last groups on Sunday.

Kevin Stadler

Kent Denver product has hometown advantage, but has seldom played Cherry Hills.

Henrik Stenson

Coming on strong like last year, when he caught fire to win FedEx Cup.

Brendon Todd

Strong putter and scrambler who can go low—but seldom in four straight rounds.

Jimmy Walker

Has struggled a bit after hot start but win would put a cherry on his breakout season.

Bubba Watson

Look for 340-yard drives, but he won’t need them on half the holes.

RELATED LINKS

BMW Championship Guide: Where to Watch

The BMW Championship: How to Watch

David Duval on Course Conditions at Cherry Hills Country Club

BMW Championship Preview: Are These Players Wadley Worthy?

Top Holes to Watch at the BMW Championship

Andy North Knows What it Takes to Win at Cherry Hills

For more information and details onthe BMW Championship, please visit bmwchampionshipusa.com.

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