Scheffler rallies to win BMW for 5th PGA Tour victory of year. Rahm takes LIV points title
Scheffler closed with a 3-under 67 for a two-shot victory and became the first player since Tiger Woods (2006-07) to win at least five times on the PGA Tour in consecutive years.
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