Min Woo Lee leads after Round 1 at 2026 Tour Championship
USA Today • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Min Woo Lee topped the leaderboard after Round 1 of the 2026 Tour Championship, held on Thursday. Lee's performance contrast sharply with that of notable players like Rory McIlroy, who struggled to capitalize on favorable conditions. The event is underway, with further rounds to follow that may change the standings as the tournament progresses.
- •Min Woo Lee leads after Round 1 of the 2026 Tour Championship.
- •Rory McIlroy and other stars fell behind in low-scoring conditions.
- •The Tour Championship continues with more rounds scheduled.
- 10:01 PMUSA Today — 2026 Tour Championship winners and losers after Thursday's Round 1 - USA Today
"Min Woo Lee was the biggest winner atop Thursday's Round 1 leaderboard at the Tour Championship as Rory McIlroy and other stars failed to keep up.
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