The BMW Championship returns to Baltimore County for the first time in four years, bringing with it thousands of spectators.The BMW Championship is drawing thousands of spectators as the top 50 golfers in the world compete in the PGA Tour FedEx Cup Playoff Tournament. Round one started Thursday morning with an F-18 flyover and the singing of the national anthem, before storms caused a weather delay by the afternoon.Spectators from all over the country are in town to watch their favorite players compete. Some of the biggest names are battling it out on the green at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas. And, for the fans, organizers added something very cool this year in the merch tent: From polos to putter covers, they all with a little hint and ode to Maryland! There are Maryland flag themes, license plates, crabs and some of the Baltimore sports teams.Traffic at Metro Centre in Owings Mills backed up as fans drove into the general parking lot to take shuttles to the course.”We are actually from Bucks County, Pennsylvania,” Kathleen Wallace told 11 News.”I am living in South Florida,” Paul Hines told 11 News.Enzo Pobletts expressed excitement about being able to “see the best players in the world … and tear this golf course up.””I want Rory to beat Scottie,” David Nadler told 11 News.”I just want to see Scottie Scheffler,” Colin McDonough told 11 News.Video below: BMW Championship offers Maryland-themed merch new this yearVince Pellegrino, the tournament’s director and the senior vice president of tournaments for the Western Golf Association, told 11 News that he expects a big turnout Thursday through Sunday.”Really, Thursday is the big opening; spectators are showing up in droves,” Pellegrino told 11 News. “I think a lot of people want to see that Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy matchup that’s out there.”Pellegrino told 11 News he expects about 120,000 fans to attend the tournament, translating to significant funds for the local economy.The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development reported that the tournament had a $53 million economic impact last time it was in Owings Mills in 2021, creating 450 short-term jobs.This year, county officials anticipate the tournament will bring in more than $60 million to the area, boosting hotels, restaurants and stores in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.At Metro Centre in Owings Mills, business owners said they’re not seeing the increase in foot traffic at their businesses yet, but they’re hopeful for the rest of the week.”We actually were getting ready for this because, in 2021, we got more business, but, so far, I have not seen that big of an increase,” said Mike Romeo, the manager at Times Square Kitchen. “Hopefully, it gets better for the championship, and for us, and for all the businesses.”Money from the BMW Championship will also go toward the Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides scholarships for caddies with good grades and financial need.”Whether you buy tickets or merchandise or concessions at the championship, it’s going toward a great cause,” Pellegrino told 11 News.For those who can’t attend the tournament, Discover Baltimore County has a list of places where to watch the tournament and score some deals.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. —

The BMW Championship returns to Baltimore County for the first time in four years, bringing with it thousands of spectators.

The BMW Championship is drawing thousands of spectators as the top 50 golfers in the world compete in the PGA Tour FedEx Cup Playoff Tournament. Round one started Thursday morning with an F-18 flyover and the singing of the national anthem, before storms caused a weather delay by the afternoon.

Spectators from all over the country are in town to watch their favorite players compete. Some of the biggest names are battling it out on the green at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas.

And, for the fans, organizers added something very cool this year in the merch tent: From polos to putter covers, they all with a little hint and ode to Maryland! There are Maryland flag themes, license plates, crabs and some of the Baltimore sports teams.

Traffic at Metro Centre in Owings Mills backed up as fans drove into the general parking lot to take shuttles to the course.

“We are actually from Bucks County, Pennsylvania,” Kathleen Wallace told 11 News.

“I am living in South Florida,” Paul Hines told 11 News.

Enzo Pobletts expressed excitement about being able to “see the best players in the world … and tear this golf course up.”

“I want Rory to beat Scottie,” David Nadler told 11 News.

“I just want to see Scottie Scheffler,” Colin McDonough told 11 News.

Video below: BMW Championship offers Maryland-themed merch new this year

Vince Pellegrino, the tournament’s director and the senior vice president of tournaments for the Western Golf Association, told 11 News that he expects a big turnout Thursday through Sunday.

“Really, Thursday is the big opening; spectators are showing up in droves,” Pellegrino told 11 News. “I think a lot of people want to see that Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy matchup that’s out there.”

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Storms are causing a delay and evacuations at the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills. Play was suspended around 2:35. Everyone is now taking cover and waiting for the storm to pass. @wbaltv11 pic.twitter.com/2QvUFRTJQ1

— Breana Ross (@breanarossWBAL) August 14, 2025

Pellegrino told 11 News he expects about 120,000 fans to attend the tournament, translating to significant funds for the local economy.

The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development reported that the tournament had a $53 million economic impact last time it was in Owings Mills in 2021, creating 450 short-term jobs.

This year, county officials anticipate the tournament will bring in more than $60 million to the area, boosting hotels, restaurants and stores in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.

At Metro Centre in Owings Mills, business owners said they’re not seeing the increase in foot traffic at their businesses yet, but they’re hopeful for the rest of the week.

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🌩️ The first round of the 2025 BMW Championship has been suspended due to dangerous weather conditions.

All concessions, grandstands and temporary structures are closed. Spectators are advised to seek shelter or evacuate the grounds. Tented facilities are not shelter. pic.twitter.com/bDJC6AEoFu

— BMW Championship (@BMWchamps) August 14, 2025

“We actually were getting ready for this because, in 2021, we got more business, but, so far, I have not seen that big of an increase,” said Mike Romeo, the manager at Times Square Kitchen. “Hopefully, it gets better for the championship, and for us, and for all the businesses.”

Money from the BMW Championship will also go toward the Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides scholarships for caddies with good grades and financial need.

“Whether you buy tickets or merchandise or concessions at the championship, it’s going toward a great cause,” Pellegrino told 11 News.

For those who can’t attend the tournament, Discover Baltimore County has a list of places where to watch the tournament and score some deals.