BMW Championship 2016: Final Leaderboard Scores, Prize Money Payouts

Dustin Johnson, who finished at 23 under par, continued his impressive season with a win at the 2016 BMW Championship on Sunday, his third victory in the past eight tournaments.

His three-stroke win moved him into first place in the projected FedEx Cup standings heading into the Tour Championship in two weeks.

Paul Casey, who finished in second place, will move into the top five along with Patrick Reed, Adam Scott and Jason Day, all of whom will have a chance to win the FedEx Cup title at the next tournament. Day was forced to withdraw Sunday because of a back injury.

Here is a look at the final standings from Crooked Stick Golf Club:

Johnson will take home the winner’s share of $1.53 million from the $8.5 million purse. Here is a breakdown for the top finishers from one of the highest-paying non-majors of the year:

Johnson succeeded thanks to his work off the tee. Brandel Chamblee of Golf Channel noted his performance on the front nine:

Dustin Johnson continues driving dominance, hits 6 of 7 FWs on the front nine, averaging 315 yds. Leads by 3.

— brandel chamblee (@chambleebrandel) September 11, 2016

A golfer has an advantage when he can cut the corner like Johnson did here, via the PGA Tour:

Crushed. 320 yards. (Over the trees.)(Longest drive of the …

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