The world's top 50 professional golfers are back in County this week to compete in the BMW Championship, bringing thousands of fans to the area and a boost to the economy.

Akshay Bhatia made an ace on the 17th hole of the BMW Championship, winning a car and boosting his chances for the Tour Championship.

Officials believe the 2025 BMW Championship in Maryland can exceed the 2021 tournament’s economic impact of over $50 million.

The postseason has just two events remaining with the top 50 golfers on the PGA Tour set to battle just outside Baltimore

The BMW Championship returns to County for the first time in four years. Round one started Thursday morning with an F-18 flyover and the singing of the national anthem. Some of the biggest names in the PGA Tour who are battling it out on the green at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills include Scottie Scheffler,

Maryland native Denny McCarthy used a rowdy crowd at the BMW Championship to propel him to a 1-under 69 on a humid day at Caves Valley.

Don’t expect another birdie-fest at Caves Valley Golf Club this week. Four years ago, the course was torched by the field of 50 at the BMW Championship. The field averaged nearly 3 strokes under par per round with both Patrick Cantlay and Bryson DeChambeau shooting a remarkable 27-under-par 261.

Linear TV coverage of the BMW Championship in the US is on The Golf Channel and NBC. You'll also be able to livestream NBC's coverage via online service Peacock. For more comprehensive coverage, streaming service ESPN Plus offers extended PGA Tour Live access, offering marquee groups, featured groups, featured holes and the main action feeds.