The **BMW Championship** is one of the most prestigious professional golf tournaments, integral to both the PGA TOUR and European Tour, but distinct events share the name in different contexts. Primarily, the **BMW Championship on the PGA TOUR** is a key FedExCup Playoffs event featuring the top 50 to 70 golfers competing for a substantial purse (around $8.75 million in recent years) and a vital step towards the season-ending Tour Championship[2][3][4][6]. It rotates annually among world-class venues such as Caves Valley Golf Club (2025), Bellerive Country Club (2026), and Liberty National Golf Club (2027)[3][4][7]. Established over 100 years ago, this tournament is the oldest on the PGA TOUR and serves as the signature fundraising event for the Western Golf Association’s Evans Scholars Foundation, which awards full college scholarships to deserving young caddies. Since 2007, the BMW Championship has raised over $50 million for this cause, supporting more than 3,300 students[3][5]. Separately, the **BMW PGA Championship** is a distinct, flagship European Tour event held annually since 1955, originally known as the British PGA Championship. It is played primarily at the Wentworth Club in Surrey, England, and is considered the European Tour's home event and premier tournament with a rich history including notable winners like Colin Montgomerie and Billy Horschel. It is especially significant as a major ranking event offering exemptions into the U.S. Open and The Open Championship[1]. The PGA TOUR’s BMW Championship is recognized for its elite field, competitive intensity, and philanthropic impact, aligning with BMW’s values in education and community leadership[5]. It attracts large crowds and media attention, contributing significantly to golf's business and technology narratives through event innovation, sponsorship, and global reach[2][7]. Together, these tournaments showcase BMW’s deep involvement in golf, blending spor