Adam Scott builds a 3-shot lead in hopes of getting to FedEx Cup finale
Adam Scott was happy to be in the BMW Championship because he's assured of being in all the signature events next year
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — Adam Scott kept making birdies and changing his outlook on the season until he finished with his lowest score of the year, a 9-under 63 on Friday in the BMW Championship that gave him a three-shot lead going into the weekend.
Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley did his best to stay in range until making his first bogey of the week on the 18th hole at Castle Pines. He still had a 68 and was in good position.
The 44-year-old Scott, who first played Castle Pines as a 20-year-old on a sponsor exemption for his first regular PGA Tour event, had a certain freedom he hasn't felt all year. He is top 50 in the FedEx Cup, meaning he can play all the $20 million signature event next year instead of having to rely on sponsor exemptions. That was a big relief.
Having the 36-hole lead is a bargain. A top finish would get him back to East Lake for the Tour Championship and assure him playing all the majors next year.
