2024 BMW Championship predictions, expert picks, odds, field rankings, golf best bets for FedEx Cup Playoffs

An old PGA Tour venue returns to the spotlight to host the final event before the Tour Championship

For the first time in nearly two decades, the PGA Tour heads to Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock, Colorado, for the 2024 BMW Championship. Welcoming the 50 players that advanced through last week's St. Jude Championship, the par 72 will boast the longest scorecard yardage in PGA Tour history stretching over 8,000 yards. 29 Brian Harman 1,446 30 Denny McCarthy 1,365 31 Tommy Fleetwood 1,362 36 Matt Fitzpatrick 1,258 37 Will Zalatoris 1,256 39 Cameron Young 1,245 41 Adam Scott 1,225 43 Max Homa 1,206 48 Nick Dunlap 1,121

Playing at roughly 6,000 feet of elevation, players should experience a true yardage similar to the standard week-to-week on the PGA Tour, but that doesn't make it any less jarring. With Castle Pines having previously crowned champions like Greg Norman, Phil Mickelson, Retief Goosen and Davis Love III, another big name will be hoping this week is his time to enter the winner's circle.

Scottie Scheffler has made raising trophies a habit in 2024 with six PGA Tour victories to go along with his Olympic gold medal. Despite enjoying a historical season, the world No. 1 could be caught this week in the FedEx Cup standings if he is not careful. Xander Schauffele lurks roughly 1,500 points behind Scheffler, and given the increased points that come with postseason tournaments, the two-time major champion could be the top man heading into East Lake should he win and Scheffler finish outside the top five.