The second PGA Tour FedExCup playoff tournament begins Thursday, with the BMW Championship set to take place in Baltimore, Maryland, featuring the top 50 golfers on the tour. Leading the field is world No.

Scottie Scheffler was tied for the lead when he returned from the delay and birdied three of his final four holes for a 66. Rickie Fowler was another shot behind, a big step toward making the Tour Championship for a shot at the FedEx Cup.

Robert MacIntyre does Ryder Cup chances a world of good with opening 62; world No 1 and FedExCup defending champion Scottie Scheffler shoots 66, while Rory McIlroy records level-par 70; watch the BMW