Caves Valley Golf Club: Home of the 2025 BMW Championship

Matt Lawrence

13 Aug 2025 • 2 min read

Just outside Baltimore in the hills of Owings Mills, Maryland, Caves Valley Golf Club blends modern championship design with classic sensibility. Now available in GOLF+, this Tom Fazio-designed layout is known for its strategic challenge, tournament pedigree, and stunning natural beauty.

Fast Facts
Year Opened: 1991
Architect: Tom Fazio
Par: 71
Yardage: 7226

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Championship Pedigree

Since its debut, Caves Valley has impressed architects and tournament organizers alike with its dynamic terrain and thoughtful layout. Fazio’s routing winds through hardwood forests, rolling meadows, hills, and wetlands — demanding creativity off the tee and precision into fast, well-protected greens.

Despite being relatively young compared to many TOUR venues, the course has quickly built a championship résumé. Caves Valley has hosted high-profile events across all levels of the game, including:

1995 U.S. Mid-Amateur
2002 U.S. Senior Open
2005 NCAA Division I Men’s Championship
2009 NCAA Division I Women’s Championship
2014 International Crown (LPGA’s inaugural team match-play event)

This year, it once again takes center stage in the FedExCup Playoffs.

BMW Championship Returns to Caves

This week, Caves Valley plays host to the BMW Championship, the penultimate event of the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Playoffs. Only the top 50 players in the FedExCup standings earn a spot in the field — all vying for a place in the final 30 who will advance to the TOUR Championship.

The last time the BMW Championship came to Caves Valley in 2021, it delivered one of the most unforgettable finishes in modern PGA TOUR history.

Patrick Cantlay and Bryson DeChambeau traded birdies all weekend, finishing at an astounding 27-under-par — tying the event scoring record. What followed was a six-hole sudden-death playoff filled with tension, clutch putting, and unforgettable drama. Cantlay, nicknamed “Patty Ice,” holed multiple pressure-packed putts throughout the extra holes before sealing the win with an 18-foot birdie on the 18th.

The playoff captivated fans and players alike, showcasing Caves Valley as a worthy test under the game’s highest pressure. The course’s closing stretch, including the drivable 12th and demanding 18th, proved the perfect stage for elite shot-making.

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Play Caves Valley in GOLF+

Now available in GOLF+, Caves Valley gives players the chance to experience this premier venue in immersive detail. Whether you’re chasing a low score or stepping into the pressure of the virtual FedExCup Playoffs, every shot demands your full attention.

Step up to the tee and see how your game stacks up at Caves Valley.