While the 2026 BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club electrifies the golf world, another equally captivating story unfolds there: that of PGA Professional Michael Tucker and his family, who have accompanied the club through countless championship moments for three decades. In St. Louis, the Tour's best golfers compete on the demanding par-70 course, measuring a robust 7,448 yards (6,809 meters), not only for the title but also for the coveted spots in the grand finale in East Lake.
Thursday's first round was a true statement: five top guys shared the lead, all with a 6-under 64. Rory McIlroy, Gary Woodland, Wyndham Clark, J.J. Spaun, and the rising Chris Gotterup – it was straight to business. The tension of who can hold onto the top spot is palpable.
Woodland Pulls Off an Eagle
Woodland, in particular, had a day for the ages: five birdies and an incredible eagle from the tee on the par-4 11th hole, measuring 102 yards (93 meters). This spectacular shot secures him a top position in the fight for one of the 30 highly coveted starting spots for next week's Tour Championship. The guys are giving their all to be in East Lake.
Bellerive: More Than Just a Golf Course
But beyond the leaderboard, a much deeper story unfolds at Bellerive. Michael Tucker, his legacy, and the countless stories he and his family have witnessed on this historic course over the past thirty years make the club what it is. Meanwhile, Sungjae Im also joined the top 12 on Thursday with a solid 3-under 67 and is ready to really make a move this weekend.
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Like Phil didn’t have conversations. Seems like a bad assumption to me. Of course he talked to them. The dude is an all time legion of the PGA Tour. Tour folks should be thanking him. Some of the benefits they have today are due to the split. If it didn’t happen would they
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