OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Alex Noren knows Sunday’s final round of the BMW Championship is a big opportunity. But forgive him if he doesn’t fully understand the magnitude of the day.
Having never qualified for the Tour Championship in three tries, Noren was unaware of all the benefits one receives by making it to East Lake. Sure, he’s heard about the guaranteed money, and the bonus pool, and just the clout of being one of the last 30 players standing for the PGA Tour season.
What he didn’t know was that by advancing past this week, he will be invited to three of next year’s four majors – the Masters, U.