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Lee Leads Tour Championship with Record Round
28 Aug
Summary
- Min Woo Lee leads the Tour Championship at eight under par.
- Lee shot a bogey-free 62, matching his best PGA Tour round.
- Rory McIlroy recovered from early bogeys to post a 68.
Min Woo Lee established a commanding lead after the first round of the Tour Championship, held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. The Australian golfer carded an exceptional bogey-free round of 62, reaching eight under par and equaling his personal best on the PGA Tour. Lee holds a two-stroke lead over Norway's Viktor Hovland and American duo Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup.
Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood posted a four-under 66, positioning himself among the contenders. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy, aiming for a record fourth FedEx Cup, overcame two early bogeys to shoot a 68. World number one Scottie Scheffler sits at five under, finishing his round with a birdie on the 18th hole. Other notable performances include Matt Fitzpatrick at four under and Robert MacIntyre at three under, highlighted by an eagle on the sixth hole.
