Robert MacIntyre seized on a softer Caves Valley after a two-hour storm delay and rode the best putting round of his year with six straight birdies to post an 8-under 62 for a three-shot lead over Tommy Fleetwood in the BMW Championship on Thursday.

Inclement weather altered the start of the 2025 BMW Championship with some golfers able to go notably low as play opened at Caves Valley Golf Club. Robert MacIntyre took greatest advantage of the softer conditions,

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