Hovland and Gerard share lead at Tour Championship after second round
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Viktor Hovland and Ryan Gerard are tied for the lead at the PGA Tour Championship, both finishing the second round at 10-under par. Gerard shot a five-under 65, highlighted by a remarkable 78-foot putt. Hovland birdied the 18th for a 66 to join him atop the leaderboard. Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup are one stroke behind, while world number one Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Young follow closely. Young shot a 62, matching Gerard's earlier achievement. The tournament continues as players aim for the $10 million prize at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
- •Hovland and Gerard both at 10-under after two rounds.
- •Gerard recorded six birdies, including a 78-foot putt.
- •Hovland birdied the 18th hole to match Gerard's score.
- •Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup are tied for third at nine-under.
- •Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Young are tied for fifth after Young's 62.
- 11:09 PMYahoo Sports — Hovland in tie for lead at Tour Championship
- 11:09 PMBBC Sport — Hovland in tie for lead at Tour Championship
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Hovland and Gerard share lead at Tour Championship
"Norway's Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard led a crowded field chasing the PGA Tour Championship's $10 million top prize Friday at the final event of the FedEx Cup playoffs.Gerard, who has one PGA Tour victory to date and is playing in his first Tour Championship, made six birdies, including an epic 78-foot putt that rolled the length of the seventh green.
"Norway's Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard in tie for the lead at 10 under, heading into the weekend at the Tour Championship in Atlanta.
"Norway's Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard in tie for the lead at 10 under, heading into the weekend at the Tour Championship in Atlanta.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 11:09 PMHovland in tie for lead at Tour Championship
Norway's Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard in tie for the lead at 10 under, heading into the weekend at the Tour Championship in Atlanta.
- BBC SportAug 28, 2026, 11:09 PMHovland in tie for lead at Tour Championship
Norway's Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard in tie for the lead at 10 under, heading into the weekend at the Tour Championship in Atlanta.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 10:30 PMHovland and Gerard share lead at Tour Championship
Norway's Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard led a crowded field chasing the PGA Tour Championship's $10 million top prize Friday at the final event of the FedEx Cup playoffs.Gerard, who has one PGA Tour victory to date and is playing in his first Tour Championship, made six birdies, including an epic 78-foot putt that rolled the length of the seventh green.
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