Chris Gotterup trails leaders after solid rounds at Tour Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Chris Gotterup finished the second round of the Tour Championship with a score of 67, following an opening 64. He is one stroke behind leaders Viktor Hovland and Ryan Gerard as the tournament heads into the weekend. Gotterup commented on the tough conditions at East Lake, particularly the challenging par-three 15th hole, which played as the most difficult during the second round. The increased wind made it hard for players to approach the green, which could influence scoring in the remaining rounds.
- •Gotterup is one stroke behind at East Lake.
- •The par-three 15th was the hardest hole on day two.
- •Only three birdies were made on the 15th during round two.
- •Wind conditions affected play significantly on Friday.
- •The tournament continues into the weekend with 36 holes remaining.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Gotterup admits there would’ve been ‘a lot of complaining’ had the PGA Tour not made one change at East Lake
"Chris Gotterup is in a great position heading into the weekend at the Tour Championship. Gotterup followed up his opening-round 64 at the Tour Championship on Thursday with a 67 on Friday.
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