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Viktor Hovland holds a solo 15-under lead at the Tour Championship final round at East Lake, with Scottie Scheffler two back at 14 under after a late surge; Ryan Gerard sits 12 under in the chase as others press to go low and chase the $10 million FedEx Cup title, while Justin Rose fires a hole-in-one on No. 9 and East Lake’s difficulty shows as players grind through a tough final round.
Scottie Scheffler shot 66 in the Tour Championship’s third round at East Lake, flashing superb ball-striking but criticizing the course setup—very large greens with pins tucked near the edges—that he says invites pars and minimizes rewards for good shots; he’s on track to set a new season scoring-average record if he finishes with at least a 68.
Ryan Gerard and Viktor Hovland share the 13-under lead late in Round 3 of the Tour Championship at East Lake, with Ludvig Åberg and Adam Scott one stroke back at 12 under as Scottie Scheffler sits just behind, while Rory McIlroy and other contenders chase a Sunday surge.
The article details the prize-money breakdown for the 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake, headlined by a $10 million winner’s payout and tiered amounts for the rest of the field down to $355,000 for 30th, with Cameron Young birdying his way to a 62 and Viktor Hovland and Ryan Gerard sharing the 36-hole lead at 10-under. Final payouts will be updated after Sunday’s championship.
CBS Sports released the full Round 3 tee times and pairings for the 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake, led by Viktor Hovland and Ryan Gerard in the final group at 2:55 p.m. ET. The schedule runs from 11:55 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. ET and features marquee pairings such as Scheffler/Young at 2:31 p.m. and Morikawa/Gotterup at 2:43 p.m., as players look to move up on Moving Day toward a Sunday finish.
Rory McIlroy's second-round momentum at the Tour Championship was derailed when two short-sided chips rolled back to his feet, producing a double bogey on the third hole and dropping him down the leaderboard ahead of the $10 million prize; this follows a patchy playoff run (66th at St. Jude, near BMW title) despite his Masters win, with Min Woo Lee leading at 8-under after round one at East Lake as the event wraps the PGA Tour season.
Australian Min Woo Lee fired an 8-under 62 to grab the early lead at the Tour Championship at East Lake, saying a shaft change made on the Tuesday before the event helped his scoring despite his team’s initial hesitancy, with him two strokes clear of Viktor Hovland as J.J. Spaun withdrew after five holes and Lee ended up playing solo for a stretch.
Min Woo Lee shot a bogey-free 62 to lead the Tour Championship after the opening round at East Lake, four strokes ahead of Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup. Tommy Fleetwood sits four back after a 66, while Rory McIlroy recovered to 68 as the field chases the FedEx Cup prize.
J.J. Spaun withdrew from the Tour Championship after five holes due to a painful right shoulder injury, describing a knife-like sensation and deciding to seek treatment at home. He woke with severe pain, could not complete even a swing, and will return to Scottsdale for care, ending his run in the event and affecting his FedExCup standing and potential Presidents Cup considerations.
Keegan Bradley finished the Tour Championship without clear clarity on his Ryder Cup selection, as he considers his options among several strong contenders for the six available spots on Team USA, with decisions to be announced soon.
Tommy Fleetwood secured his first PGA Tour victory by winning the Tour Championship and the FedExCup at East Lake, overcoming past near-misses and demonstrating resilience and skill throughout the tournament.
The 2025 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta concludes with a detailed schedule of tee times, pairings, and broadcasting information for the final round, including coverage on Golf Channel, NBC, and Peacock.
Scottie Scheffler, after dominating the FedExCup season with five wins and a record-breaking points lead, will start the Tour Championship at even par for the first time since 2019, ending the tradition of starting strokes. He expresses satisfaction with the simplified format and acknowledges the challenge of sleeping on a lead, but feels confident heading into the final tournament of the season.
The PGA Tour is returning the Tour Championship to a traditional stroke-play format starting this August, moving away from the previous staggered start system, to enhance competitiveness and fan engagement, with a focus on a more straightforward and challenging tournament setup.
Rory McIlroy has injured a muscle in his lower back and has not practiced or played before the Tour Championship at East Lake. Despite the injury, McIlroy plans to play in the tournament and arrived early for treatment. If he withdraws, he would drop to 30th on the FedExCup points list, missing out on a $500,000 bonus.